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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The irony is that because of the political connections of the owners of the camp in Texas, they successfully lobbied FEMA to[b] have their property removed from the highest risk zone[/b]. Probably to lower their insurance costs. It's very good that the system was updated recently to be more realistic about the current risk environment, but obviously worthless if it can be easily manipulated. Just looking at the satellite images it was obvious how risky that site was to flooding.[/quote]

This is not that uncommon as long as the actual structures are built a certain amount over the 100 year flood plain. 
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NP - the article also states that analysis shows that the majority of properties successfully petitioned and removed from the map are in upper class, white populations. Shocker. Would like to see regulations stating that if a homeowner successfully petitions to be removed from a FeMA map they also are waiving the right to any future FEMA funds. So see this along the DE shore with the $5 million oceanfront mansions that don’t want to pay premiums but are obviously at risk. [/quote]

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