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City Moves to a Class 6 in the National Flood Insurance Program
Press Release
Friday, March 25, 2011
City Moves to a Class 6 in the National Flood Insurance Program
Hattiesburg, Miss- The City of Hattiesburg has been participating in the National Flood Insurance Program since April 1970, making flood insurance available to its citizens. In the early 1990’s, FEMA decided to recognize communities for exceptional efforts by reducing flood insurance premiums through the Community Rating System. On March 22, 2011, FEMA representatives presented the City of Hattiesburg with a plaque recognizing the City for obtaining a Class 6 in the Community Rating System.
“The City joined the Community Rating System as a Class 10 and through hard work of our Certified Floodplain Manager, Lisa Reid, and her staff; we were successful in our efforts of becoming the 4th in the state to achieve a Class 6 rating. We encourage all policyholders to review their policy and verify they are receiving the discounts associated with the Class 6 rating,” stated Mayor Johnny L. DuPree.
Today, there are 699 flood insurance policies in Hattiesburg, representing almost $101,245,100.00 of flood insurance coverage. Policyholders in the Special Flood Hazard Area will receive a 20% discount on their policy premium which is an average savings of $100 per policy. Individuals in the lower risk areas are eligible for a five percent discount. In total, policyholders realize a savings of over $76,636.00 because the City of Hattiesburg participates in the Community Rating System.
“Since entering the NFIP, we have seen the City make increased strides in the administration and enforcement of its floodplain management program. The end result of these increased efforts is a safer, more disaster resistant community,” commented John LaBrune, FEMA Region IV Mitigation Section Chief R-IV Mississippi Recovery Office.
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