HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEMA Map Revisions July 12 Open HouseJUNE 2016
Jefferson County and City of Port Townsend
FLOOD RISK OPEN HOUSE
July 12th Open House to Highlight Changes
To Flood Maps In Jefferson County
FEMA has released preliminary maps for flood areas along Coastal, marine waters of Jefferson County, and
freshwater rivers, streams and lakes including: the Hoh River, Big Quilcene River, Little Quilcene River,
Duckabush River, Clearwater River, and Dosewallips River.
Jefferson County, WA - Draft flood map revisions in Jefferson County and what they mean for property owners will be
discussed during a July 12th from 6-8 pm open house in Jefferson County at the Quilcene School District, located
294715 US Highway 101, Quilcene, WA 98376.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued preliminary maps showing revisions to the 100-year
floodplain, which has a one percent chance of flooding in any year.
The revised flood insurance rate maps cover properties along Coastal, marine areas, and freshwater rivers, streams
and lakes located in Jefferson County. These maps will help community officials and local residents identify flood risks
and when adopted, will be used for flood insurance, land use and development decisions.
Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend encourage property owners to examine the preliminary maps, attend
the July 12th open house and ask questions about how revisions could affect them. Preliminary maps can be reviewed
at the following locations: For areas within the City: City of Port Townsend Department of Development Services,
located at 250 Madison St, Port Townsend WA 98368, or online at: www.cityofpt.us/dsd/ . For areas within the County:
Jefferson County Department of Community Development (DCD) Office, located at 621 Sheridan Street, Port
Townsend, WA 98368,or online at: www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commdevelopment/defaut.htm .
Flooding is the nation’s most common and most expensive natural disaster. According to national statistics, homes
inside high-risk flood areas have a 26 percent chance of being damaged by flooding over the life of a 30-year mortgage,
compared with a 9 percent chance of sustaining fire damage.
More information on flooding and flood safety is available on the Jefferson County Department of Community
Development website at: www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commdevelopment/flood.htm. To learn more about federal flood
insurance, visit www.floodsmart.gov.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Jefferson County: Jefferson County Department of Community Development, 360.379.4450,
abausher@co.jefferson.wa.us.
City of Port Townsend: Lance Bailey, Planning Director, City of Port Townsend Department of Development Services,
360.390.8386, lbailey@cityofpt.us.