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FEMA 90-Day Appeal Period for City of St. Charles Flood Hazard Determination Maps
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a public notice regarding the start of the 90-day appeal period for the proposed flood hazard determinations maps. The maps include portions of the City of St. Charles, generally the areas around the 7th Avenue Creek, 7th Avenue Creek Tributary and portions of the Fox River.
What Should Be Included In My Appeal?
Contact information (Name, Address, Phone, Email), specific location and identification of item being appealed, scientific or technical data to support your appeal.
When Do I Need to Submit My Appeal?
All appeals should be submitted in writing by December 1, 2017, to allow the City adequate time to review and incorporate as appropriate.
Who Do I submit My Appeal To?
All appeals must be made in writing to:
City of St. Charles
Attn: Karen R. Young, P.E., CFM
Assistant Director of Public Works – Engineering
Two East Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
Or Via email to kryoung@stcharlesil.gov
As required by FEMA, the City of St. Charles will be collecting all appeals and submitting the information as appropriate to FEMA as part of one larger package.
What Can Be Appealed?
For a complete listing of the Criteria for Appeals of Flood Insurance Rate Maps visit https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/5270aa93d5b892c8420248bc8f40a1ee...(EAP)+Criteria.pdf.
Who Can Appeal?
Any owner or lessee of real property who believes his or her property rights will be adversely affected by the proposed flood hazard determinations.
Where Can I Get Additional Information Regarding the Statutory 90-Day Period for Appeals
Visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp
