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City Council Member Eric Ulrich
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
November 20, 2013
Contact: Rudy S. Giuliani
New York City Adopts FEMA Maps
New York, NY- Yesterday, Mayor Bloomberg signed into Law several bills which strengthens the city’s Building Code and Zoning Resolution to ensure future construction meets the highest level of resilience. Included was a piece of legislation sponsored by Council Member Eric Ulrich (Intro. 990-A) which requires using the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps, or FIRMS, as the baseline standard going forward. FIRMS are the official flood maps on which FEMA has delineated areas of special flood hazard, base flood elevations, and the flood boundary and floodways.
Councilman Ulrich said, “Until now, many property owners in flood zones were unsure about how they should rebuild. By adopting these maps, we will allow homeowners and residents affected by Hurricane Sandy the opportunity to rebuild their communities stronger and more storm resilient.”
(Photo Credit: William Alatriste, NYC Council)
Rudy S. Giuliani
Chief of Staff
Councilmember Eric Ulrich
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