DNREC, DEMA Sponsor Delaware Flood Awareness Week
Governor John Carney has proclaimed May 9 through 13 Delaware Flood Awareness Week to inform residents about flood risk, likelihood of flooding from extreme weather events brought on by climate change, the importance of having a flood insurance policy, and flood remediation for property damage or loss.
DNREC to Revise Bundicks Branch Flood Risk Map in Sussex County
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is conducting a floodplain mapping study for Bundicks Branch in Sussex County and encourages the public to learn more about the upcoming mapping changes at https://de.gov/bundicksbranch. Comments and questions about the Bundicks Branch mapping study can be submitted online, with more information about floodplain mapping and flood insurance also found there.
New website provides Seaford-area residents information on proposed flood risk mapping revisions
Seaford-area residents are asked to review and comment on proposed floodplain mapping changes in the Clear Brook watershed by visiting a new website.
Revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps to become effective Jan. 22 for portions of New Castle County
DNREC has announced that revised FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps in portions of New Castle County will become effective January 22.
DNREC announces that federal flood insurance is now available in Kent County Town of Magnolia
The Town of Magnolia has become the 50th Delaware community to participate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship announced today – with flood insurance now available to all property owners in the town.
