Consistent with the adoption timeline set by federal law, the new FEMA flood maps and accompanying flood damage prevention ordinance must be adopted by the Town of Duck effective June 19, 2020. The upcoming flood map amendments show 837 properties in the Town of Duck being shifted out of current special flood hazard areas (V […]
Read More2019 Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the 2019 Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (FMA). These grants may provide federal funding to elevate your home to mitigate flood losses. Submission of an application is not a guarantee of funding. To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following minimum criteria: • The home […]
Read MoreHurricane Preparedness Week May 5-11, 2019
The National Weather Service urges coastal property owners to prepare NOW for the 2019 hurricane season. It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Learn how during […]
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