PARKSTON FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE
View the most recent Floodplain Ordinance as adopted by the City Council.
PARKSTON FLOODPLAIN MAP
This section provides a map of where the floodplain is located in the corporate city limits of Parkston.
FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
This section allows you to download the current City of Parkston's Develoment Permit. Any new construction, remodeling (inside or outside), landscaping (including planting trees, bushes, plants), or concrete/gravel work on properties in the floodplain requires prior approval from the Floodplain Administrator.
GENERAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT THE NFIP
The City of Parkston is a participating community in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). What does this mean and how does it affect me as a property owner? These are just a few of the questions that residents have. This section provides a basic understanding of the Program and the answers to some frequently asked questions. Click on the link to view more information.
ABOUT THE MANDATORY PURCHASE OF FLOOD INSURANCE
This section provides information to potential buyers of property that is located in the floodplain.
KNOW YOUR FLOOD HAZARD
FLOOD HAZARD: CHECK BEFORE YOU BUY
This section provides you with information on what questions to ask before purchasing property.
INSURE YOUR PROPERTY FOR FLOOD HAZARD
The NFIP makes Federally backed flood insurance available to homeowners, renters, and business owners in more than 22,000 communities across the Nation. Just a few inches of water from a flood can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damages. Over the past 5 years, the average paid flood insurance claim was nearly $34,000. Flood insurance is the best way to protect yourself from devastating financial loss. Click on the link for more information.
MYTHS & FACTS ABOUT THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
Who needs flood insurance? EVERYONE!
And almost everyone in a participating community of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) can buy flood insurance. Nationwide, more than 20,000 communities have joined the Program. In some instances, people have been told that they cannot buy flood insurance because of where they live. To clear up this and other misconceptions about the National Flood Insurance, the NFIP has compiled a list of common myths about the program, and the real facts behind them, to give you the full story about this valuable protection. Click on the link for more information.
And almost everyone in a participating community of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) can buy flood insurance. Nationwide, more than 20,000 communities have joined the Program. In some instances, people have been told that they cannot buy flood insurance because of where they live. To clear up this and other misconceptions about the National Flood Insurance, the NFIP has compiled a list of common myths about the program, and the real facts behind them, to give you the full story about this valuable protection. Click on the link for more information.
INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
CHALLENGING THE LENDER'S MAP DETERMINATION
PREPARING YOUR FAMILY FOR A FLOOD
Family members should create a plan before disaster hits. This section provides you with the necessary information in order to prepare your family for a flood.
PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR A FLOOD
Your home is one of the largest financial and emotional investments you are likely to make. Advanced planning and preperation can reduce flood damage to your home and belongings in times of disaster. Remember, the safety of you and your family remains the highest priority when facing a disaster. Prepare as time and resources permit. This section provides yoiu with things to consider when preparing your home for a flood.