New and updated digital flood maps will provide Long Island residents with a realistic assessment of flood risk.
The preliminary maps are developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. They replace current maps based on data that is 20 to 30 years old.
A series of “open houses” will be held to explain the maps and advise residents of their flood zone designation and answer questions about the National Flood Insurance Program.
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