Klickitat County Virtual Flood Risk Open House — December 14, 6-8 PM

Klickitat County and FEMA are hosting a Virtual Flood Risk Open House on December 14th from 6-8 PM to provide information about the updated Flood Insurance Rate Map. 

Outreach materials, which are linked below, include:

• Mailer
• Flyer
• Outreach Language
• Social Media Image

Supporting documents include:

• Welcome Card
• Looping Slide Deck Presentation

JOIN US 

Zoom Information:

https://fema.zoomgov.com/j/16185517189 

Passcode: 952547 

 Or call in:  

(551) 285-1373  

Meeting ID: 161 8551 7189 

Accessibility Language: Auto-generated captioning will be available via the Zoom meeting platform. Please reach out to Ted Perkins at dwight.perkins@fema.dhs.gov if you need additional accommodations. We also recognize a virtual option might not be best for everyone.

WHY ARE THE FLOOD MAPS CHANGING? 

Flood risk changes over time, and mapping technology has improved. By working with the state, county, and local communities, FEMA is using updated data and newer technology to update the flood maps. Updated maps will more accurately show the risk of flooding in your community.  

The new map can help Klickitat County residents learn their current flood risk. This leads to more informed decisions about how to guard against damage and loss. 

WHAT CAN I LEARN AT THE VIRTUAL FLOOD RISK OPEN HOUSE?  

Our goal is to help residents know the risks of living or owning property in or near a flood zone. We will describe the steps they can take to protect their homes and families. During the Virtual Flood Risk Open House, you can: 

Learn about the flood mapping process. 

Hear how the map revision might affect your property and community.  

Ask about the risk to your property and learn what happens next. 

FEMA will be available to answer questions and share information. If anyone needs to request a reasonable accommodation (sign language interpreters, Braille, CART/captioning, etc.). Last-minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to fill. Send an e-mail to //dwight.perkins@fema.dhs.gov">dwight.perkins@fema.dhs.gov or text/call 425-301-6247.

UNABLE TO ATTEND? 

Visit the Story Map to learn more at bit.ly/klickitatmapupdate