Sault Sainte Marie – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Chippewa County.
Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks
and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any
concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and
comment period.
The 90-day appeal period will begin on or around May 15, 2025. The preliminary maps and
changes from current maps may be viewed online at the FEMA Flood Map Changes Viewer:
http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv.
The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state, and FEMA officials.
Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become
final, community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information
provided and submit appeals or comments. Contact your local floodplain administrator to do so.
Appeals must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support
the claim.
Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the
study is in progress.
If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard
information, such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or
an incorrect corporate boundary, they can submit a written comment.
The next step in the mapping process is the resolution of all comments and appeals. Once they
are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.
For more information about the flood maps:
Use a live chat service about flood maps at http://go.usa.gov/r6C (just click on the “Live
Chat” icon during operating hours).
Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone toll-free at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-
2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.
Most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flooding. Learn more about your flood insurance
options by talking with your insurance agent and visiting www.FloodSmart.gov.
For more information, contact the FEMA Mapping Team at FEMA-R5-MAP@fema.dhs.gov.
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