REDUCED FLOOD INSURANCE RATES AVAILABLE

DUE TO CITY OF MIDLAND PROGRAM

March 16, 2010 – In recognition of National Flood Safety Awareness Week (March 15-19), the City of Midland reminds Midland property owners and renters that they are eligible for a reduced rate on flood insurance due to the City’s involvement in the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) Community Rating System. 

Since the 1980s, the City has participated in the NFIP, a federal program that enables property owners in participating communities to purchase insurance protection against losses from flooding. Flood insurance provides an alternative to other disaster assistance to meet the escalating costs of repairing flood damage to buildings and their contents.

It is advisable to purchase flood insurance, as most homeowners’ insurance policies do not cover flood damage.

Midland has achieved one of the state’s highest NFIP ratings by sharing public information on flooding and flood management activities, plus providing flood mapping for the city. This information, plus tips on how to stay safe during floods, can be found on the City’s website, at www.midland-mi.org. Under the Services header, click on Planning / Community Development to access the department’s home page. Links to flood information and maps are posted on the page.

For more information on the Planning Department’s flood preparedness programs, call 989-837-3374.

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