MISSISSIPPI COASTAL
MAPPING PROJECT
OVERVIEW

From Release to Final Adoption

The new flood maps are targeted to become
effective in fall 2008. At that time, the new flood
insurance requirements will also take effect. The
map adoption process includes a round of
community meetings, and a review of citizen
concerns. Some property owners may feel that
even though part of the property is in a high-risk
area, the house or commercial structure itself sits
high enough to warrant a lower flood insurance
rate. Owners who wish to challenge the new
designation will need to prove that the structure is
sufficiently above the base flood elevation. For
more details on the appeals and protest process,
visit www.mscoastalmapping.com.


LEARN YOUR PROPERTIES FLOOD RISK

Floods can — and do — occur throughout coastal
Mississippi. And flooding not only occurs in
high-risk areas but in low- to moderate-risk areas,
as well. Twenty to 25 percent of all flood
insurance claims nationally come from areas
designated as low- to moderate-risk areas.

To view where your property is on the
Preliminary DFIRMs or download the Flood
Insurance study, go to
http://geology.deq.ms.gov/floodmaps/status.aspx.

You may also visit your local community official
to see the maps and discuss your property in
detail.


Questions about flood maps?

Visit www.mscoastalmapping.com or, for general
information, call the MS Coastal Mapping Call
Center at 1-866-816-2804 between the hours of
8:00 am – 4:30 pm. For specific questions about
your property, contact your local community
official.


Questions about flood insurance?

Visit www.FloodSmart.gov or speak with your
insurance agent.



Map Adoption Milestones


December 11-13, 2007 — Flood Risk Open Houses.
Mid-January 2008 — Start of 90-day public comment
period (for filing appeals and protests).

Spring/Summer 2008*— Review and resolution of
appeals and protests. Final flood maps created.

Fall 2008* — Maps adopted; new insurance requirements
take effect.

Visit www.mscoastalmapping.com to learn more about
the preliminary maps and learn when map changes take
effect.


For general information, call the MS Coastal Mapping Call Center at
1-866-816-2804
Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday

* Date subject to change pending completion of review
process