FEMA floodplain maps

FEMA to hold meeting with Harpswell to explain flood maps

HARPSWELL — The federal agency proposing new floodplain maps will meet with residents to discuss new flood zones that have already been assailed by other communities as inaccurate. The Sept. 2 meeting is between town officials, residents and regional officials from the Federal Emerge...

Steve Mistler • News •
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Problems with FEMA maps for Maine help spur change in flood insurance bill

PORTLAND — Congress could force the Federal Emergency Management Agency to review its flood mapping models for the sheltered harbors that dominate much of the Maine coastline. The provision, included in the

Steve Mistler • News •
Friday, July 16, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Southern Maine communities request delay of flood maps, FEMA says no

PORTLAND — Several communities contesting portions of a newly proposed federal floodplain zone urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency to delay the adoption process, but agency officials Monday seemed unlikely to alter their plan. In meetings June 12 in South Portland and Portl...

Steve Mistler • News •
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 8:00 am
Southern Maine officials to get face time with FEMA on flood maps

SOUTH PORTLAND — Aides to Sen. Susan Collins and officials from Portland, South Portland and Cape Elizabeth will meet with the Federal Emergency Management Agency next week to discuss concerns that FEMA flood maps are inaccurate. The meetings come amid fears that the proposed federal...

Steve Mistler • News •
Thursday, July 8, 2010

FEMA floodplain maps

FEMA to hold meeting with Harpswell to explain flood maps

Problems with FEMA maps for Maine help spur change in flood insurance bill

Southern Maine communities request delay of flood maps, FEMA says no

Southern Maine officials to get face time with FEMA on flood maps