Orleans Workshop Rescheduled For May 10
Release Date: May 3, 2006
Release Number: 1603-460
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NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Orleans Parish workshop on Advisory Base Flood Elevations and Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC), originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, has been moved back one week to Wednesday, May 10.
The workshop at the New Orleans City Hall Council Chambers will include an afternoon session for officials, and an evening session for the general public.
Technical information for elected officials, building officials, realtors, surveyors, adjusters, insurance agents, and lenders will be held from 3 - 5 p.m. The public is invited to attend from 7 - 8:30 p.m. to receive information and present questions.
ICC coverage is provided under insurance policies from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) of the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). ICC enables eligible flood insurance policyholders who reside in high-risk flood hazard areas to receive up to $30,000 to assist with the cost of bringing their homes or businesses into compliance with local floodplain ordinances.
Remaining workshops are scheduled in the following locations:
May 4, 2006
Belle Chasse High School Auditorium
Hwy 23 in Belle Chasse
May 9, 2006
Jefferson Parish Government Center
Council Chambers
200 Derbigny Street in Gretna
May 10, 2006
New Orleans City Hall
Council Chambers
1300 Perdido in New Orleans
FEMA manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 02-Aug-2006 07:11:47