Today, the flood maps in Marshfield have changed. This means effective today, all zone and flood elevation changes take effect. Here are some things you should do right away: -Check our website or the FEMA flood hazard layer which has already been updated to reflect the map change.-If you have been newly moved into any […]
Listen to the newest Know Flood Newscast with guest Dr. Carolyn Kousky Podcast Episode 6, 2020: Dr. Carolyn KouskyFlood insurance is a vital tool for our communities recovery after a storm event. But that means households need to purchase it for it to be effective. Join us in a special Know Flood Newscast as we […]
Joe and Tim talk to Chris Heidrick Podcast Episode 5, 2020: Chris HeidrickJoe and Tim talk to Chris Heidrick, past Chair and member of the Flood Insurance Producers National Committee and owner of Heidrick & Company Insurance. Among the wide ranging interview topics of Risk Rating 2.0 and private flood insurance, we focus in on how […]
Upcoming Events: National Flood Conference Each year, Chair and Executive Director Joe Rossi speaks at the National Flood Conference. This conference is a gathering of industry experts and those that are interested in flood insurance to hear various topics in regards to the NFIP, flood mapping, the future of flood insurance and more. This year, […]
The MCC presents Flood Risk Fridays, free half hour webinars on important flood risk topics. These once a month webinars adds to the MCC portfolio of informing stakeholders about flood risk issues that matter. Register for any of the following webinars: Questions on CRS and other flood premiums- Join the MCC on Facebook Live as we review […]
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The unpredictable and unprecedented events have certainly taught us all how quickly life can drastically change. We have been provided guidelines and tools from the most experienced medical and scientific professionals in order to remain safe and healthy. We heed their advice to the very best of our abilities in order to protect ourselves, our […]
Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. The Pew Charitable Trust recently reported that nearly half of U.S. states are expected to experience significant flood events during the spring of 2020. In just the past few years, major flood disasters such as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Florence, and flood events in the […]
NFIP to extend grace periods In light of the financial hardship policy holders may face in the coming months due to the COVID-19 crisis, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has extended the premium payment grace period from 30 to 120 days. Property owners with NFIP flood policies normally have a 30-day grace period after […]
Marshfield LOMR Public Meeting On 2016 Flood Maps Postponed; TV call in show now scheduled The Massachusetts Coastal Coalition (MCC), in partnership with the Town of Marshfield, was to host a public meeting regarding flood map change on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 at Furnace Brook Middle School Auditorium. Due to health concerns with large public […]