Notice of Public Open House: February 8. 2012 Montgomery County, NY Map Modernization and the National Flood Insurance Program
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be holding a Public Open House Meeting on February 8, 2012 to discuss the new Montgomery County Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map, and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in general. If you have questions about the preliminary DFIRM, please visit http://rampp-team.com or contact Paul Weberg at 212-680-3438 or paul.weberg@fema.dhs.gov. If you have questions about the NFIP, floodplain management or flood insurance, please contact Tonya Evans at 212-680-8562. or tonya.evans@fema.dhs.gov. The NYSDEC floodplain management section at 518-402-8185 can answer questions about both the map and the NFIP in general.
Map Modernization:What is it? The local Map Modernization project is part of a nationwide effort to update the country's flood hazard maps so that they reflect the most current flood risks. County residents and businesses now have up-to-date, reliable, internet-accessible information about their flood risk on a property by property basis.
How are residents and businesses affected? FEMA has developed a website to help Montgomery County property owners view the change in flood hazard designation. The website is located at htpp://www.rampp-team.com/ny.htm
Why update the Map? Why Now? Flood hazard maps, also known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps, are important tools in the effort to protect lives and properties. Over time, water flow and drainage patterns have changed dramatically due to surface erosion, land use and natural forces.
New Maps = A Safer Public By showing the extent to which areas are at risk for flooding, the new flood maps will help home and business owners understand their current flood risk and make more informed decisions about protecting their property. These maps will also allow community planners, local officials, engineers, builders and others to make important determinations about where and how new structures and developments should be built to maximize safety
Time & Location: Wednesday, February 8 County Annex Building Room 111 Conference Room 29 Park Street Fonda NY 12068 Stop in anytime between 4:00 - 8:00 PM There will be no formal presentation so stop in anytime
Join FEMA Region II and the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation to learn about and discuss:
The National Flood Insurance Program
The Montgomery County DFIRM
How to Read the New Maps
Building Standards
Insurance Ratings & Premiums
Flood Mitigation
January 10, 2012
To all property owners who sustained significant damages due to flooding from Hurricanes Irene and Lee
You are invited to attend our next Village Board meeting, Monday, February 13th, 2012 at 6:30 pm to hear details and requirements for FEMA Grant Mitigation funding in three areas:
Acquisition: Projects that demolish (or relocate) substantially damaged or repetitive damage properties from a 100 year flood plain
Elevation: Projects that raise/lift properties in the 100 year flood plain, or other projects that provide benefits similar to acquistion and elevation projects. Please note: The State will not fund the elevation of structures in a designated floodway.
All Other Project Types: Projects if funds remain after eligible acquisition and elevation requests (above) are addressed
FEMA funds provide 75% reimbursement of eligible costs. Property owners will be responsible for the remaining 25% . Please plan to attend if you are interested in participating.
Questions on your assessment information?
Village property owners who have questions on the recent property assessment information should contact the Town of Mohawk Assessor
Hours: Mondays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Law No. 2 of the year 1995 terminated The Village Of Fonda’s
Status as an assessing unit for the purposes of Real Property Tax
purposes and passes it on as a Town Assessor responsibility. Any and
all forms dealing with exemptions and assessments should be forwarded to
the Town of Mohawk Assessor.
MOSA accepting recycling products-FREE of charge
Electronics Recycling
Electronics recycling at all MOSA transfer
stations is available free of charge for
residents and small businesses.
Included Items are:
Misc Electronics
TVs
CPU, keyboard, mouse, CD/DVD players
TV Consoles
Computer Monitors, Gaming Equipment
Cell phones
Batteries
Paper & Commingled Recycling
Recyclables at all MOSA Transfer Stations
are currently being accepted
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