Exciting news! Various sources report that new “working” flood zone maps are to be released on Monday (6/17/13). It has been suggested that the “V” zones contained in these maps could be smaller than the “V” zones in the preliminary maps. The maps pertain to Ocean and Monmouth counties, as well as other counties.
Below is a quote from today’s statement from US Senator Robert Menendez”
“For residents in many of the areas affected by Superstorm Sandy, the release of these updated flood maps could be the deciding factor in whether they are able to stay in their homes or are forced to relocate,” said Senator Menendez, who helped lead the New Jersey delegation’s fight for federal Sandy relief. “For the past month I’ve been pushing FEMA to complete and release these maps, because I believed the ABFE maps were fundamentally flawed and incorrectly included far too many homes in high-risk or “V” zones. The new working maps being released confirm this belief as they remove large areas from the V-zone designation. Also important, they finally provide some sense of certainty to homeowners struggling to rebuild. I want to thank the residents who worked with us in making our case to the administration that updated maps were urgently needed. Whether it’s for federal resources or for better informed federal policy, I will continue to fight for New Jersey’s long term recovery from Superstorm Sandy.”
The full article can be read here. There is also coverage from the Asbury Park Press that can be found here.
As of Monday, it is expected that the Region 2 Coastal website, which allows residents to check the flood zone that their properties fall in, will be updated with the new information. It can be found here.
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