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FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is currently updating and modernizing the nation’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS). These digital flood maps provide an official depiction of flood hazard risk for properties in each community. This helps determine the cost of flood insurance. Properties that were previously not listed in a floodplain may now be located in a floodplain. Many conditions can result in a flood: hurricanes, broken dams, outdated or clogged drainage systems and rapid accumulation of rainfall. Just because you haven’t experienced a flood in the past doesn’t mean you won’t in the future. Flood risk isn’t just based on history; it’s also based on a number of factors: changing weather patterns, rainfall, erosion, river flow, topography, flood-control measures, and changes due to building and development.
The lower the degree of risk, the lower your flood insurance premium will be. Since standard Homeowner's Insurance doesn't cover flooding, it is important to have protections from the floods associated with hurricaines, tropical storms, heavy rains, and other conditions that impact Bucks County. It is strongly recommended that property owners determine their risk. Please check the following maps:
West Rockhill Township participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners. To learn more about Flood Insurance, go to www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pages/about/coverage/ |