town of dennis august 7, 2013 flood zone map update presentation

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2013 FEMA Flood Map Update August 7, 2013

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Presentation by the Town of Dennis Planning Department regarding the Flood Map Updates on August 7, 2013.

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Page 1: Town of Dennis August 7, 2013 Flood Zone Map Update Presentation

2013 FEMA Flood Map UpdateAugust 7, 2013

Page 2: Town of Dennis August 7, 2013 Flood Zone Map Update Presentation

Up To 1/3rd of all residential structures in revised flood zone

Page 3: Town of Dennis August 7, 2013 Flood Zone Map Update Presentation

"I've lived here 50 years and I have never seen any water in my neighborhood!"

Last big storms, 1954, 1944 and 1938. I have been told many stories about cottages

floating out to Lower County Road and wading in knee deep water through-out West Dennis and Dennisport.

IMPOSSIBLE!

Page 4: Town of Dennis August 7, 2013 Flood Zone Map Update Presentation

Hurricane Sandy Ravaged Misquamicut Beach, Westerly RI just 120 miles as the crow flies from Dennis!

It can't happen here!

Page 5: Town of Dennis August 7, 2013 Flood Zone Map Update Presentation
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IT CAN HAPPEN HERE