SALEM, Va. – New preliminary FEMA flood maps proposed for our region could change what homeowners pay for flood insurance, property values, and building requirements. Salem is asking residents to take a look at where their property stands before seeing any surprises later.
The City of Salem held a Flood Map meeting on Tuesday afternoon to raise awareness and answer questions. The new preliminary FEMA flood maps mean some properties may be newly included or removed from flood hazard zones.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, better known as FEMA, produces flood maps that show areas at highest risk for flooding through different risk zones…