Press Release

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – A webinar will be held to provide information regarding the next step in FEMA’s flood mapping process for Middlesex County: the release of Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Constituents may be interested in this information, this webinar to updates you on the next steps in the process.

Please know that there is no change to the coastal flood hazard data that was released earlier this year; this is primarily a procedural update on the flood mapping process, with the addition of inland river flood hazard data.

The release of the Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps indicates the first step in the official regulatory review process, and is extremely important in building a stronger and more resilient community. Subject matter experts from FEMA Region II and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) will discuss this update with your office and be available to answer questions.

Friday, January 31, 1 p.m. EST. There will be a Webinar on Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps at https://fema.connectsolutions.com/r7t3h0jherd/ Call the Conference Bridge Line at: 800-320-4330 and follow the voice prompts. When asked, enter Conference Code 221955 followed by the # sign.

If you need assistance while on the conference bridge, press *0 at any Time or contact the FEMA Operators by phone at 540-542-3340 or by email at: HLPFEMAFEMA-Enterprise-Service-Desk@fema.dhs.gov.

A copy of the presentation slides will be provided on Thursday afternoon for you to follow remotely should you have connection issues. If you cannot access the webinar, please listen in to the conference call and follow along with the slides.

Thank you for your continued support and concern in the Flood Hazard Mapping Process. If you have any questions, please contact the FEMA Region II Office of External Affairs at: FEMA-R2-ExternalAffairs@fema.dhs.gov.