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Flood Protection Information
Flood Protection Information
It is important to KNOW YOUR FLOOD HAZARD. The Town of Narragansett is especially vulnerable to coastal flooding as well as flooding from hurricanes and tropical storms.
The Town of Narragansett, and all other Rhode Island Cities and Towns participate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). By participating, property owners can purchase federally–backed flood insurance, as typically home owners insurance does not cover flooding. It is recommended that renters also obtain flood insurance for their contents.
“aims to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures. It does so by providing affordable insurance to property owners and by encouraging communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations. These efforts help mitigate the effects of flooding on new and improved structures. Overall, the program reduces the socio-economic impact of disasters by promoting the purchase and retention of general risk insurance, but also of flood insurance, specifically”.
The Town of Narragansett can help you identify whether or not your property is located within the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as defined by FEMA on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). We can provide the specific Flood Zone and Base Flood Elevation (BFE) of your property. We can also provide handout information on Flood Insurance requirements. Please contact the Office of Community Development at 401.782-0632, or Email
You can view the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Narragansett here:
2013 FIRMS
Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency
The Town
Zoning Ordinance Section 4.7
Town evacuation areas and routes can be located on the maps below.
DO NOT DUMP POLLUTANTS in the storm drains; they empty directly into the ocean and on the beaches/shorelines.
OTHER INFORMATION
Below are links to other flood information websites which may be helpful.
Red Cross Flood Safety Website
Contact Us
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Wayne Pimental
Building Inspector
EmailTroy Alden
Assistant Building Inspector
EmailCindy Duckworth
Clerk
Email25 Fifth Avenue
Narragansett, RI 02882
Phone: 401-789-1044 x519
Fax: 401-782-0620Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. -
Michael DeLuca, AICP
Director
EmailJill Sabo, AICP, CFM
Environmental Planning Specialist
Email25 Fifth Ave.
Narragansett, RI 02882
Phone: 401-782-0632
Fax: 401-782-0664Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.