Elevation of three (3) Flood-Prone Homes

This elevation project encompasses three (3) New Smyrna Beach single-family homes located within Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) classified as Zone “AE”, per FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps. These homes have experienced structural flooding during October 2016 (Hurricane Matthew) and/or September 2017 (Hurricane Irma). Due to their finished floor elevations being below the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) established by FEMA, all 3 homes are presently in imminent risk of reoccurring flooding. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) grant sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allows for the implementation of long-term hazard mitigation measures after a Presidential major disaster declaration to reduce the loss of life and property due to natural disasters. Following its commitment to serve and protect its residences, the City of New Smyrna Beach has recently secured federal funds from FEMA’s HMGP program to elevate 3 homes and therefore, remove them from harm’s way (HMGP Contract No. 4337-374-R). The elevation project will protect these homes following the 100-year storm event as they will be elevated eight feet from existing ground. Consequently to the elevation work, future flood-related damages and flood claims will be reduced and/or eliminated.