Fort Myers Beach has re-earned a Class 5 rating from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a recovery milestone town leaders say will help lower flood insurance costs and strengthen protections for homes and businesses as the island rebuilds after Hurricane Ian.
This week, the town confirmed FEMA restored its Class 5 rating under the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System. The designation recognizes communities that go beyond standard flood management requirements.
WATCH TO SEE HOW THE NEW RATING COULD IMPACT THE COST OF FLOOD INSURANCE FOR RESIDENTS:
Fort Myers Beach regains FEMA Class 5 rating, bringing potential flood insurance savings
Town Manager William McKannay called the achievement a game-changing win for the barrier island…