FEMA letter published in Southern Dutchess News

Recently, I have seen the local news media. Report about the FEMA
Flood Maps. That has resulted in homeowners, being mandated to have Flood
Insurance. Even though, their properties have never flooded. While I don't
know about how this came to be an issue elsewhere. I do know how it became
an issue in Fishkill. On March 7th 2012 the Fishkill Town Board, passed a
General Resolution calling for amending Local Law, Chapter 78, "Flood Damage
Prevention." (FEMA)

This was followed up with a Public Hearing on Local Law #3 2012, (3/21/2012)
FEMA Flood Maps-Flood Damage Prevention. The hearing was given with minimal
notice. Started at 7:13 pm and ended at 7:14 pm. There were no handouts to
the public. The maps that were at the meeting were not to date and there was
very little discussion prior to the vote. The all Conservative Republican
board voted 5-0 to approve the law. At the very same meeting, there was also
a 5-0 vote to override the 2% Tax Cap this year.

It appears that in its zeal to receive more grant money. The Fishkill board
never considered why. The government was giving away free money. Now we
know, once local law was approved. The banks mandated carrying flood
insurance. (Up to $3,000 a year according to the Supervisor) It is clear
that the Fishkill Town Board. Did not do it's "Due Diligence" regarding this
matter. For more on Fishkill, check out my blog at ozzyalbra.blogspot.com.