FEMA flood maps may be obtained on line from FEMA at www.fema.gov by accessing “Map Search.” These maps are also maintained for public inspection at one or more locations within each community in which flood insurance is offered, usually the town or city clerk’s office. FEMA’s address is as follows:
Federal Emergency Management Association
Attention:
Map Service Center
P.O. Box 3617
Oakton, Virginia
22124-9617
Telephone: 1-877-336-2627
Telecopy: 1-703-212-4090
A “Special Flood Hazard Area” is an area in the flood plain within a community having at least a one percent chance of flooding in any given year as designated by FEMA.