Windham Regional Commission

WRC Hosted Informational Session on Floodplain Map Update Starting Soon

On the evening of May 8th 2023, WRC hosted Ned Swanberg, Vermont Flood Hazard Mapping Coordinator with the VT DEC Rivers Program, for a “NFIP Map Update Informational Session”.  The Session provided region specific detail about the coming FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) map update process.  This update process will be taking place for all Vermont counties and information is available here.  The Session was a great opportunity to learn more about: the map update process, the timing of the updates for each county in the region, basics of the data behind the map update and how the new maps will alter the Special Flood Hazard Area.  Many town flood hazard bylaws will need to be updated in conjunction with the new FEMA maps going effective.  If you’d like to get that process started, reach out to Alyssa Sabetto.  Questions about the map update process can be directed to either Ned Swanberg via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or John Broker-Campbell via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  A copy of the presentation is here, an informational flyer for the region is here, and the link to the recording is here.