BY SARAH BRAGER & JESSICA SHORTEN CONTRIBUTIONS BY LIZZY SPANGLER
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concern was that residents who are purchasing homes without the updated floodplain maps could be purchasing homes within a floodplain. Petersen said part of the decision to release the preliminary data was to educate the public.
HCFCD Executive Director Tina Petersen said the dashboard has been updated with the prelim- inary FEMA data. However, she cautioned against using the data formally as it is set to change. Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey said his
Woodell said Harris County is at the start of a long process to update the maps and, as a result, finalize insurance changes. Meetings will also be held so the public can submit feedback on the new maps, Petersen said.
Prepare your property for hurricane season Research flood insurance policies.
The path ahead
The estimated timeline provided to commissioners highlighted the maps may not become final until 2028.
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Add your agent to your phone contacts, and email all important documents to your phone. Take pictures or videos of each room in your home to make a home inventory. Consider comprehensive auto coverage for your vehicle, which covers flood, hail, fire and wind damages. Toughen the exterior of your home with window shutters and a wind-resistant garage door. Prepare your yard by removing dead tree limbs and low-hanging branches.
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A Feb. 2, 2026: Draft data is released from FEMA to floodplain administrators B May 2026: FEMA releases public data; community outreach begins C May 2026-January 2027: Officials start community outreach, town halls D February 2027-May 2027: Formal FEMA appeals and comment period
E May 2027-May 2028: Map and modeling revisions made based on feedback F May 2028-June 2028: Final letters of map approvals are sent to elected officials, floodplain administrators G November 2028: Officials approve final maps
SOURCE: HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT/COMMUNITY IMPACT
SOURCE: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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