Appeals

The protest and appeal period formally begins on the date of the publication of the second Base Flood Elevation Notice in the local press. This date has not been determined yet.

All appeals and protests will be sent to Hernando County government to initially review if the technical data submitted by the applicant will support the request. After that determination, they will be forwarded onto FEMA for final review and a decision. If necessary, additional supporting data will be requested.

Following the review of all submitted data, FEMA will send a letter to Hernando County government explaining the resolution of all of the appeals or protests. The decision to deny or approve the request will then be forwarded back to the applicant. Approved requests will become effective the day after the maps are formally adopted, which is anticipated to occur sometime within the next two years.

MAPPING MILESTONES

July 2010 — Preliminary flood maps released

Start of 90-day Public Comment Period (for filing of appeals and protests)

Spring 2011 - SWFWMD and federal review begins

Fall 2011 — New flood maps take effect; new flood insurance requirements also take effect

Visit www.hernandocounty.us/FloodMap

to learn more about the mapping process and where and when meetings may be held.

For General Information Call (352) 540-6300

Public Open Houses:

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 – 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 12, 2010 – 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Central High School Cafeteria

14075 Ken Austin Parkway

Brooksville, Florida 34601

FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit http://www.hernandocounty.us/FloodMap/ to view the new digital flood maps, see the areas that are changing flood zones and learn how Hernando will be affected. Visit www.FloodSmart.gov for more information about how to protect against flooding and the steps local residents may need to take to ensure that they have proper insurance coverage to protect their investment.