To help residents understand the draft maps, the river authority is hosting open houses across Bexar County through the end of March so people can learn if their home or business could be affected.
The San Antonio River Authority is hosting open houses so residents can learn about the flood risks in their area.The Federal Emergency Management Agency has finalized a set of flood maps for portions of southeast Bexar County that will become effective in July.cover sections of China Grove, Elmendorf, San Antonio, St. Hedwig and unincorporated areas of Bexar County.
The new maps can help residents understand their property’s flood risk — although FEMA and local officials emphasize that flooding can happen anywhere; the maps simply show where a community is most at risk of flooding. By understanding flood risks, property owners can decide which insurance option is best for their situation. Community leaders can use the maps to make informed decisions about building standards and development that will make the community more resilient and lessen the impacts of a flooding event.
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