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DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Oct. 16, 2025, for Allen Parish, Louisiana. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps. 

Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low-to-moderate or high-risk flood zone. The current and future Flood Insurance Rate Map can be viewed on FEMA’s Flood Map Changes Viewer at https://msc.fema.gov/fmcv.

By understanding flood risks, individuals can decide which insurance option is best for their situation. Community leaders can use these maps to make informed decisions about building standards and development to help lessen the impacts of a flooding event.

Anyone without flood insurance risks uninsured losses to their home, personal property and business. Flood insurance is available either through a private policy or through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for those in communities who participate in the NFIP. Residents with federally backed mortgages must have flood insurance if their structures are in the Special Flood Hazard Area.

Contact your local floodplain administrator (FPA) to review the new flood maps and learn more about your risk of flooding. A FEMA Map Specialist can help identify your community FPA and answer questions about the maps as well. Contact them by phone or online chat.

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA understands that clean up and rebuilding after a flood can take time and be overwhelming. Guidance is available and it’s always important to put safety first.

Follow instructions from your local officials to ensure it is safe to reenter your home. You can begin the recovery process by documenting damage and taking steps to stop the spread of mold.

First, confirm the electricity and gas are shut off to avoid fire or injury. Have an electrician check the house before turning the power back on. 

Document Your Flood DamageTake photos and videos of the damage, including structural and personal property on the inside and outside of your home, before discarding items. Remember to take photos of the insides of closets and cabinets.Record serial numbers of large appliances, such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators.Keep receipts of any purchases made to replace damaged property or repair property.Retain material samples of damaged items such as carpeting, wallpaper, furniture upholstery, and window treatments. The type and quality of material may impact insurance claims. Contact repair services as necessary to address damage to the building’s electrical, water, or HVAC systems. Consult your insurance adjuster or insurance company before you sign any cleaning, remediation, or maintenance agreement.

After taking photos, you should immediately throw away flooded items that pose a health risk, such as perishable food items, clothing, cushions, and pillows.

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