What: Public Outreach Meeting on New FEMA Flood Maps
Presented by City of Alameda Public Works Department
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has recently revised the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) within Alameda County which may affect the floodplain designation of your property in Alameda. The new maps become effective on December 21, 2018 and have added approximately 2,000 City of Alameda parcels within the Special Flood Hazard Area, commonly known as the 100-year floodplain.
City Staff will present the newly revised FEMA flood maps which become effective December 21, 2018. Parcels mapped in the new flood zone are required to purchase flood insurance if they have a mortgage.
When: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 7pm
Where: Community of Harbor Bay Isle Owners' Association, 3195 Mecartney Rd., Alameda, CA 94502 - Ground Floor
Meeting Room (ADA accessible)
Driving Directions: Take Island Drive south until Mecartney Road. Turn right on Mecartney Road and take your first turn into the driveway at the 76 Station. The Community of Harbor Bay Isle Owners’ Association is located behind Leydecker Park, between La Val’s Pizza and Bay Farm Community Church, adjacent to the lagoon. Parking is available in the parking lot in front or the surrounding lots.
Public transportation: Bus 21 - Oakland Airport runs from the main island. There are multiple bus stops along Park Street and Otis Drive. Take the bus until it stops at Belmont Place, located across the street from Leydecker Park, and the Bay Farm Island Public Library. The Community of Harbor Bay Isle Owners’ Association is located behind Leydecker Park, between La Val’s Pizza and Bay Farm Community Church, adjacent to the lagoon.
