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When FEMA determines that it is time to update flood maps in Kittitas County, Flood Control Zone <br />District staff.3rovide technical review of the FIRMS and inform citizen about the FEMA process <br />and new maps. <br />The Flood Control Zone District has also received funding from the Cooperating Technical Partners <br />Program to better understand flooding in Crystal, Currier, Mercer, Reecer, and Whiskey Creeks. <br />rjooa Studies in these areas wn, Ciaaoiu uie District to implement more effective flood con- <br />trol projects. This funding program requires that the flood hazard maps be updated when the <br />study is finished and also gives the District the tools to update these maps once again when flood <br />alleviation projects are implemented. <br />HOW CAN I REDUCE MY INSURAAICF RATE? <br />• Lower your property`s exposure to flooding by elevating your home, <br />Encourage participation in the Community Rating Service (CRS), a voluntary program that can <br />reduce flood insurance premiums when an community exceeds NFIP minimum requirements. <br />When Kittitas County was accepted into CRS in 2014, it lowered flood insurance premiums by <br />20%, <br />• Apply for a Letter of Map Change (LOMC) if you think your building is incorrectly shown as be- <br />ing in a high risk area. A Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) can be requested if a property is <br />shown as being in a high risk flood zone but is actually on naturally high ground, <br />• Consider a high deductible to lower your premium if financially possible, <br />• If mapping revisions will show your property in a Special Flood Hazard Area for the first time, <br />don't wait to explore insurance options. You may be eligible for a lower premium during the <br />first 12 months after a map change and buying a policy before the new maps go into effect can <br />save more money. <br />it},tite In"r 1-rop ri+. Your homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage. Only flood <br />insurance covers flood damage. To find out which flood zone you live in or for information <br />on flood insurance, visit: htt www.floodsmart. ov <br />6 - <br />II <br />I <br />