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As a public service upon request, the Putnam County Office of Planning and Infrastructure offers valuable flood information for properties in the unincorporated areas of Putnam County and the municipalities of Buffalo, Bancroft, and Poca. 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<\/span>Determine whether a property is located within the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as depicted on the current Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM).<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>Obtain essential flood insurance details for your site, including the FIRM zone and an approximate base flood elevation as available.<\/p>\n
<\/span>For those seeking a mortgage or loan within the SFHA, we provide a comprehensive handout on flood insurance requirements to guide you through the process.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Access copies of completed FEMA Elevation Certificates for select buildings within the floodplain.<\/p>\nTo make an inquiry, we may need the following information:<\/h3>\n
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You may contact us via telephone, email, fax, or visit our office located in the Putnam County Courthouse.<\/h3>\n
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