Emergency Management
117 N. 4th Street
405-222-6000 FAX: 405-224-3486
| City of Chickasha
Emergency Management 117 N. 4th Street 405-222-6000 FAX: 405-224-3486 |
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| LINKS | Most consider the
threat of tornados to be the primary weather safety issue in Oklahoma, but few
realize that the damage done by flooding in our area is as devastating to the
victims as most tornados. Below is a picture of the extent of flooding in the
downtown area during the August 2007 floods.
Notice to all Chickasha Residents Notice to all Chickasha Residents in the Special Flood Hazard Area Notice to Lending Institutions and Real Estate and Insurance Agents Chickasha has a number of creeks and tributaries that are susceptible to flooding during heavy rains, posing a threat to safety and property. Over one-third of the city is located in Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). Areas along the Washita River, Line Creek and Congo creeks have been particularly susceptible to flooding. Heavy rains in August of 2007, devastated both residential and commercial property in these areas. However, your property need not be located in the SFHA to sustain flood damage. When drainage courses or storm drains become clogged, they will backup and overflow causing property damage to even upland structures. To find out whether or not your property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area, or if you have any questions about the flood hazard in Chickasha, please contact the City of Chickasha Emergency Management Director by phone at (405) 222-6000, in person at 117 N 4th Street, or by email at sachapman@chickasha.org. The City can provide information about the location of your property in relation to the flood zone, Elevation Certificates, flood maps, flood safety and flood preparedness information. To help learn more about the flood hazard in Chickasha, and what you can do about it, the City has available online more information to assist you in being prepared for flooding in Chickasha. Please learn more about Flood Insurance because homeowner's insurance policies do not cover you for flood damage. You can learn more about What You Can Do to keep your life and property safe in a flood. Also, learn about the Floodplain and Regulations that help protect you from losses in a flood situation. To help you get an idea of where the highest risk of flooding in Chickasha is, excerpts from the National Flood Insurance Rate Map are also available online. Last updated February 4, 2008 |
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| FEMA | ||
| Floodsmart.com | ||
| Flood Safety | ||
| Flood Insurance Information | ||
| Above the Flood | ||
| Repairing Your Flooded Home | ||
| Homeowner's Guide to Retrofitting (PDF) | ||
| Six Ways to Protect Your House From Flooding | ||
| Okla. Floodplain Managers Association | ||
| Flood Hazards - Check Before You Buy | ||
| Building Permit Requirements | ||
FLOOD MAP INFO
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Register here for the CodeRed Emergency Notification System. This system allows the City to contact you by telephone in the event of flood or other emergency.
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NOAA Weather Radio is an excellent way to stay informed about weather and pending flood conditions. You may find out more about NOAA Weather Radios at the following link: |
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Washita River depth reading may be found at the following link:
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NOTICE TO SURVEYORS:
Due to FEMA regulations we may no longer accept Flood Elevation Certificates turned in on the old forms.
Only the latest FEMA forms will be accepted. These forms are available on line or they may be picked up at our office.
FLOOD CERTIFICATE The current approved form is:
FEMA Form 81-31, February 2006, OMB No. 1660-0008 Expires February 28, 2009
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