Open House to Review Revised Floodplain Maps Scheduled for May 4, 2011

The Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS), on behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will be holding an open house on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the University Center of Lake County, Multi-purpose Room, 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake, Illinois. The Open House will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

The Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study, which delineate which structures are subject to regulations effecting purchase of flood insurance as well as special building codes, are currently in the process of being revised as part of a national effort to update the maps. The Open House will provide residents the opportunity to review the maps and provide comments on them to ISWS and FEMA officials.

Within Lincolnshire, the new maps will have minimal effect on most properties. However, several properties which were not included in the Special Flood Hazard Area (floodplain) may be placed within the SFHA upon adoption of the new maps. Therefore, if you live in or near the SFHA, you should consider attending this important meeting.

Below are links to information which will be helpful to you:

• Lincolnshire Floodplain Map
• Preliminary FIRM for Lincolnshire (you will need to click through to see the maps for Lincolnshire)
• Preliminary Summary of Map Actions - This document explains what will happen if a Letter of Map Revision or Amendment has been issued for your property
• More information on flooding in Lincolnshire

Written comments regarding the changes to the FIRM and FIS should be submitted to Shelly Fuller, Illinois State Water Survey, c/o IDNR, 2050 West Stearns Road, Bartlett, IL 60103 or via email at mlfuller@illinois.edu. Comments must be submitted by June 4, 2011.