| From classbrain.com 50 States I would like to obtain information on three items: (A) a map, or some related mode of information, showing the various land elevations (feet above sea level) of the State; (B) info regarding the way some of the better planned communities across the State have made uncommon preparation for water runoff and potential flooding during hurricanes and tropical storms; and (C) flood zones/hurricane zones where property insurance rates are treated differently than normal. David- I can help you with a lot of what you need, but not all of it. Here’s a general Topographic map of Florida Source: APL To find out information on preparation by planned communities, you’ll have to contact the individual communities for information. This isn’t something that they publish. Here is a list of some of the planned communities in Florida, you can contct them for the information you need: Source: US Private Communities An additional list of planned Florida Communities: Source: Planned Communities.com This publication tells you which communities in Florida participate in the National Flood Insurance program: Source: FEMA FEMA also has a report on: Coastal Flood Hazard Analysis & Mapping, Map Modernization Outreach Case Study Source: FEMA Here is information on where to find flood hazard mapping materials: Source: FEMA Here is FEMA’s dynamic flood map program, showing their Florida Flood Map: Source: FEMA What is a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Source: Anna Fairweather A good article on flood damage: Source: Blueprint for Safety Flood Insurance Source: Florida Disaster.org I think that this will give you all the information that you need to make your decision. Good luck with your relocation plans. Cynthia Kirkeby ASK ClassBrain © Copyright 2003 by classbrain.com |
