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Copyright Blackaller Engineering Inc. 2011 Firm Reg # 10019800

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Homeowners

How do I obtain or review the flood map for my area, and how do I read it?

How do I find out in which "flood hazard area" or "flood zone" my home is located?

If I disagree with my lender's determination that I am in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), what can I do?

New maps (preliminary or effective) show my home now to be located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA); how does this affect my property and me?

Where can I learn more about purchasing flood insurance?

Surveyors

  1. How do I determine a Base Flood Elevation (BFE) for an approximate Zone A area?

  2. Where can I obtain the backup or supporting data for a Flood Insurance Study (FIS)?

  3. What are the FEMA requirements for removing a structure from the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)?

  4. When should I request a revision to a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)?

  5. When should a conditional map revision be requested?

For more information, please review FAQs for Engineers, Surveyors, and Architects.