Graphic: Modifying the District's Flood Zone

New recommendations could dramatically expand the flood zone in the District. Flood maps have not been updated since 1985. Changes could result in stricter building codes and mandatory flood insurance for much of downtown.

SOURCE: | By Laris Karklis - The Washington Post - January 24, 2008

This Story District Appeals Widening Of Downtown Flood Zone Article \| The Federal Emergency Management Agency has given the District more time to appeal new federal flood maps that would place large sections of downtown Washington in a hazard zone and result in stricter insurance requirements and building codes. Graphic: Modifying the District's Flood Zone This Story FEMA Drops Plan to Expand Downtown Flood Zone Article \| The Federal Emergency Management Agency has decided not to expand the flood zone for downtown Washington and the Mall, sparing the need for stricter insurance requirements and tougher building codes for private and government buildings. Graphic: Modifying the District's Flood Zone District Appeals Widening Of Downtown Flood Zone		TOOLBOX E-Mail This Save/Share + Digg Facebook Reddit Twitter myspace SOURCE: \| By Laris Karklis - The Washington Post - January 24, 2008 ¬es=New recommendations could dramatically expand the flood zone in the District. Flood maps have not been updated since 1985. Changes could result in stricter building codes and mandatory flood insurance for much of downtown." onclick="if ( typeof otto != 'undefined' ) { }" onmouseover="changebg2('delicious')" onmouseout="resetbg2('delicious')" target="new">del.icio.us SOURCE: \| By Laris Karklis - The Washington Post - January 24, 2008 \'),\'newstrust\'+(new Date()).getMilliseconds(),\'dependent=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes,alwaysRaised=yes,status=yes,directories=yes,location=yes,menubar=yes,toolbar=yes,width=430,height=750,modal=no\'));ntw.focus();'" onclick="if ( typeof otto != 'undefined' ) { }" onmouseover="changebg2('newstrust')" onmouseout="resetbg2('newstrust')">NewsTrust Stumble It! COMMENT 0 Comments Your browser's settings may be preventing you from commenting on and viewing comments about this item. See instructions for fixing the problem. Discussion Policy CLOSE Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. Finally, we will take steps to block users who violate any of our posting standards, terms of use or privacy policies or any other policies governing this site. Please review the full rules governing commentaries and discussions. You are fully responsible for the content that you post. Who's Blogging » Links to this graphic
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