Rhode Island Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act Outreach Meetings in Bristol County, Kent County, Newport County, Providence County & Washington County In July 2012, the U.S. Congress passed and President Barack Obama signed into law the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, which reauthorized the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 30, 2017. The NFIP […]
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[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Now that Hurricane Sandy is largely moving out of and away from Rhode Island, many of us are waking up to the aftermath, cleanup, and recovery from the storm. We hope […]
The City of Warwick has published online hurricane resources, including many links to hurricane, tropical storm, and flooding information. You’ll also find free informational downloads on the City of Warwick Hurricanes website, including the City of Warwick’s Hurricane Preparedness Guide. City of Warwick Hurricane Resources You’ll Find Online: Hurricanes are products of the tropical ocean and […]
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPTKZcMswuc&rel=0] Foster Survey Company prepares FEMA Flood Elevation Certificates in Rhode Island. As a property owner, you might need a FEMA Flood Elevation Certificate to: Protect your property And to obtain […]
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Navigating the ins and outs of purchasing flood insurance is difficult enough without having to worry about purchasing a FEMA Flood Elevation Certificate. That’s why we at Foster Survey Company have […]
Last week we were working on a few FEMA Elevation Certificates and fielding calls and questions about flood zones, so I wrote FEMA Flood Zone Designations Defined. In researching for that article, I came across FEMA produced videos of last spring’s historic floods in Rhode Island (see below). Also, in looking at the requirements for purchasing Flood […]
We’ve been getting a lot of calls and inquiries lately from people needing a FEMA Elevation Certificate to secure Flood Insurance. In talking with clients, we are often asked: What are flood zones? What are flood zone designations and which flood zone designations require mandatory flood insurance purchase? We hope this article answers at […]