Allegany County, MD
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
RESOURCES FOR PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY FROM HAZARDS
PROTECTING BUILDING UTILITY SYSTEMS FROM FLOOD DAMAGE
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Information on protecting critical utilities, like water heaters and HVAC systems, from flood damage.​
PROTECTING MANUFACTURED HOMES FROM FLOOD AND OTHER HAZARDS
Resources for policyholders living in manufactured (mobile) home
REDUCING FLOOD RISK TO RESIDENTIAL HOMES THAT CANNOT BE ELEVATED
Mitigation options for homes that cannot be elevated.
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PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY FROM HIGH WIND ASSOCIATED WITH SEVERE WEATHER
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New Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood maps became effective on April 3, 2020, for Allegany County, Maryland. Residents are encouraged to examine the maps online at https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home, to determine if their property is in a low to moderate, or high-risk flood zone.
By understanding flood risks, individuals can decide which insurance option is best for their situation. Community leaders can use these maps to make informed decisions about building standards and development that will make the community more resilient and lessen the impacts of a flooding event
EMERGENCY ALERT CENTER
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