WYOMING COUNTY, N.Y. — FEMA is proposing updates to Wyoming County's Flood Insurance Rate Map and is inviting community members to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.

The 90-day appeal begins Sep. 19. Residents, business owners and other community partners are encouraged to review the updated maps to learn about flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.

FEMA officials say the maps were produced in coordination with local and state officials, and have gone through significant community review; however, before the maps become final, partners are allowed to identify any corrections or questions they might have. An appeal may be submitted if its believed that modeling or data to create the map is technically or scientifically incorrect.

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