Sea Level Rise and Climate Committee Events
2021
Vinalhaven Sea Level Rise Committee Community Conversation: Exploring the “LOMR" Process – Letter of Map Revision for FEMA Flood Map Changes to Benefit Flood Insurance Rates.
Tuesday, February 23
Coastal engineer Nathan Dill of Ransom Engineering discussed the process of with revising FEMA Flood Maps in order to reduce flood insurance rates. In 2014, FEMA revised their flood maps, resulting in a redesignation of flood zones for many Vinalhaven properties and a subsequent increase in flood insurance rates. Ransom has provided the Town with a proposal to conduct a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for various locations around the island. The Town invites property owners and community members to learn more about the LOMR process and associated costs. Please contact Town Manager, Andrew Dorr.