Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Roosevelt County, New Mexico
DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate
Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. Residents and
business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local
flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials.
Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps
become final, community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the
information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment periods.
The 90-day appeal and comment periods will begin on or around Sept. 22, 2021.
Appeals and comments may be submitted through Dec. 21, 2021 for:
The City of Portales; the Town of Elida; the Village of Floyd; and the unincorporated
areas of Roosevelt County
Residents may submit an appeal if they consider modeling or data used to create the
map is technically or scientifically incorrect.
-- An appeal must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to
support the claim.
-- Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after
the study is in progress.
-- If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard
information — such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood
Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary — they can submit a written
comment.
The next step in the mapping process is to resolve all comments and appeals. Once
these are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.
To review the preliminary maps or submit appeals and comments, visit your local
floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can identify your community
FPA. Specialists are available by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or
by email at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com.
The preliminary maps may also be viewed online:
The Flood Map Changes Viewer at http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv
FEMA Map Service Center at http://msc.fema.gov/portal
For more information about the flood maps:
Use a live chat service about flood maps at http://go.usa.gov/r6C (just click on the
“Live Chat” icon).
Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627)
or by email at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com.
Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage. There are cost-saving
options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone. Learn more about
your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent or visiting
https://www.floodsmart.gov.
