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Constituent Services
There are many services available to the resident's of the 4th Congressional District through this office. Whether you are having a problem with a Federal agency or would like to take a tour in Washington DC, our office can help provide you with the resources you need. Please click on the links below to learn more about the various constituent services offered through Rep. McCarthy's office.
Constituent Services
New Flood Map Information
New Maps will Outline Flood-Prone Areas in Nassau County
New maps developed by Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will set standards as to who needs to purchase flood insurance and additional construction and structural requirements for homes built in high flood risk areas.
Over the past several months we have seen horrific reports of destructive flooding throughout the country, particularly in the Midwest. But here on Long Island, we are also susceptible to damaging floods that could devastate our region. It is crucial that we are prepared in the event of a flooding disaster, but Long Islanders need to have the proper insurance to cover the costs of the damages that could results from serious flooding. We must accurately know our risks and be prepared in the event of a flood.
As a result of the new mapping system, some homeowners that were not previously considered to be in flood-prone areas might now need to reconsider purchasing flood insurance, or increasing the amount of insurance that they are already carrying. The FEMA maps utilize new technologies that have updated the floodplains and in some cases reclassified areas that were previously considered to be lower-risk for serious flood damage as higher-risk. These changes can dramatically impact the cost and amount of insurance that people should have on their homes.
Nassau County residents can check their status by contacting local municipal offices or online at http://rmc.mapmodteam.com/RMC2/Counties_Nassau.htm
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