Fall NEWSLETTER
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Town of Ocean City Presents Update to Comprehensive Plan
document, which guides the general arrangement of land uses within the community, provides a way to communicate a shared vision of the community,
and a common set of objectives for managing grown and change.
“The comprehensive plan provides a vision for the future and sets out specific goals, policies and land use planning that specify how to achieve that
development, land use and development, and core infrastructure such as water, recreation, public facilities and emergency services and aligns partnerships
The updated plan, which has not yet been adopted by the City Council, identify’ s the current and most important ideas for adapting to change and growth
so that Ocean City will continue to be a first choice place to live, play and invest in the future. For more information about the updated plan or the public
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY FROM FLOODING:
The Town of Ocean City is reminding property owners to understand your vulnerability to fl ooding and take the proper steps in advance to protect your
family and your home. Located on a barrier island, many Ocean City properties are at risk from coastal fl ooding, storm surge, and high winds. The Town
of Ocean City is concerned about repetitive fl ooding and has an active and ongoing program to help you protect properties from future fl ooding.
HERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU CAN DO:
1. Check with the Planning & Community Development
Department (Building Department) at City Hall on the extent of past
of repetitive flooding, how the City manages it, and what would be
to discuss flood protection alternatives.
2. Prepare for flooding by doing the following:
flood comes.
place.
a handy place.
www.redcross.org for information about preparing your home and
family for a disaster.
Building Department or it can be found on the Red Cross’ website, too.
3. Consider permanent flood protection measures:
windows and doors, the crawlspace, and dryer vents. These may
be protected with low walls or grading for positive drainage away
from the structure, however do not block or obstruct required
foundation flood vents.
reduce property damage and save lives.
www.ready.gov/floods.
permit and others may not be safe for your type of building, so be
sure to talk to the Building Department first.
4. Talk to the Building Department for information on financial
assistance that may be available through FEMA.
a flood and, in some cases, it will help pay the costs of elevating
a substantially damaged building.
5. Get a flood insurance policy.
Since our community participates in the National Flood Insurance
Program, you can purchase a separate flood insurance policy.
This insurance is backed by the Federal government and is
available to everyone, even properties that have been flooded.
Our community participation in the Community Rating System may
also qualify your property for a reduction in the insurance premium.
required by the bank when they got a mortgage or home
improvement loan. Usually these policies just cover the building’s
structure and not the contents. During the kind of flooding that
happens in Ocean City, there may also be damage to the furniture
and contents. Be sure you have contents coverage.
found at the NFIP website, www.floodsmart.gov .
- Contact your insurance agent for more information on
rates and coverage.