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The City of Miramar, including your property, is situated in or near a Special Flood Hazard Area identified by FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) from August 18, 2014. These areas are prone to flooding during or after heavy rainfall. To ensure compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the Community Rating System (CRS), the city has partnered with Forerunner Industries Inc., a Delaware-based software company, to enhance floodplain management. The recently launched Forerunner application on the city’s website provides access to flood risk data for individual properties at https://miramarfl.withforerunner.com/properties.
Flood Safety
In the event of a flood, here are some things you can do to protect yourself.
- Avoiding walking in flowing water; use a pole to check depth.
- Never drive through flooded areas; 8 inches can float a car.
- Stay away from power lines to prevent electrocution.
- Don’t use wet appliances until cleaned and dried.
- Beware of displaced animals like snakes.
- Watch for post-flood debris and slippery surfaces.
- Clean and disinfect items touched by floodwater to prevent health risks.
Flood Insurance
Standard homeowner’s insurance policies do not include coverage for flood damage. To safeguard your property, consider purchasing flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program, which is accessible to all property owners in Miramar, regardless of past flooding incidents. Flooding, a common hazard in Florida, can lead to significant financial losses. Even properties outside designated flood zones are at risk. With flood insurance, you can mitigate the financial impact of flood-related damages, as it covers expenses not typically included in standard insurance policies. For more information and to purchase flood insurance, visit www.floodsmart.gov/flood-insurance/providers.
Elevation Certificates
Elevation Certificates are available for buildings constructed in 2002 or later. Elevation Certificates show whether the building is at or above the required elevation as determined from the Flood Insurance Rate Map. Elevations Certificates can also be viewed on Forerunner.
Flood Protection Assistance is available at the Building, Planning & Zoning Department for site specific flooding information and information about hiring contractors to floodproof or retrofit your property.
Building Planning and Zoning Department is located at 2200 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
Ph: (954) 602-3264
