Flood
What Should Be Included In My Appeal?
Contact information (Name, Address, Phone, Email), specific location and identification of item being appealed, scientific or technical data to support your appeal.
When Do I Need to Submit My Appeal?
All appeals should be submitted in writing by December 1, 2017, to allow the City adequate time to review and incorporate as appropriate.
Who Do I submit My Appeal To?
All appeals must be made in writing to:
City of St. Charles
Attn: Karen R. Young, P.E., CFM
Assistant Director of Public Works – Engineering
Two East Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
Or Via email to kryoung@stcharlesil.gov
As required by FEMA, the City of St. Charles will be collecting all appeals and submitting the information as appropriate to FEMA as part of one larger package.
What Can Be Appealed?
For a complete listing of the Criteria for Appeals of Flood Insurance Rate Maps visit https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/5270aa93d5b892c8420248bc8f40a1ee...(EAP)+Criteria.pdf.
Who Can Appeal?
Any owner or lessee of real property who believes his or her property rights will be adversely affected by the proposed flood hazard determinations.
Where Can I Get Additional Information Regarding the Statutory 90-Day Period for Appeals
Visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp
Update - 10/28/16
The Watershed Plan Kickoff Meeting has been scheduled
DUPAGE COUNTY FEMA Mapping Revisions
The City of St. Charles was notified by the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) on behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that they are hosting an Open House meeting to present the newly produced digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for DuPage County, Illinois and Incorporated areas.