Congress officially signed off on the new mandate for an equitable national flood study. This win belongs to every person here who refused to back down when they told us our requirements were set in stone. Watch the legislative records for the implementation phase and hold them to their word.
December 2, 2017
Jackson County, MS Citizens for fair and equitable application of the National Flood requirement
Final supporters
CITIZEN PETITION FOR FLOOD INSURANCE RELIEF
WHEREAS the citizens of Jackson County, Mississippi, coastal cities and rural areas have been impacted by hurricanes and floods; and
WHEREAS after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 draconian elevation requirements were put in place in our county in light of what was a 100 year or a 500 year storm; and
WHEREAS neighboring states constantly struck by weather events have different or varied structure elevation requirements and premiums; and
WHEREAS the National Flood requirements in Jackson County, especially as applicable to the coastal cities have impacted and retarded residences, business and economic growth and development; and
WHEREAS some 23,000,000 people live along the Atlantic Seaboard, the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Coast in the United States of America; and
WHEREAS to obtain a fair and equitable application of the National Flood requirements to all her citizens, we petition as follows:
THEREFORE, the undersigned citizens of Jackson County,. Mississippi resolve and petition the Congress of the United States as follows:
1). That the Congress mandate a fair and equitable study of all the habitations along our national coastlines considering historical, statistical, actuarial and meteorological statistics to arrive at a comprehensive plan to address the problem from an elevation requirement standard and premium cost.
2). That there be a recognition on the part of Congress that other parts of the country that do not receive federal government aid through the National Flood Program, that the other parts of the country that suffer from tornadoes, floods, fires, severe winter storms and other natural disasters do receive federal and state assistance to assist in putting homes, businesses and lives back in order.
3). That as this process proceeds that the Congress should continue to fund the National Flood Insurance Program at the rate necessary to sustain it, cover any past shortfalls and take care of current natural disasters in 2017 and beyond.
4). That in the interim, pending the completion of the study that the draconian elevation requirements for Jackson County be revisited, brought more in line with neighboring states to allow for continued growth, expansion and prosperity in our county.
5). That the petition once signed by our citizens be forwarded to all the municipal and county leaders in our county and to all of our elected state and federal leaders.
6).Finally, that the mayor of Pascagoula, Dane Maxwell, be requested to personally deliver a hard copy of this petition to the President of the United States and any other elected officials in Washington, D.C. on an upcoming trip there in September 2017.
SO RESOLVED as set out herein above the signatures hereinbelow:Updates
September 19, 2017
I have been in contact with congressional staff to discuss the impact of these elevation requirements on our local growth. The silence from some offices is telling so please call your representatives today to demand a federal review of these policies. Post this petition link on Facebook and text three friends to ensure they see how these mandates are stalling our community.
September 19, 2017
We hit a significant mark in our fight for fair flood requirements today. Contact your representative in Congress immediately to let them know the momentum for this change is growing. Post this link on Facebook to ensure our message reaches every corner of Jackson County.
Reached 100 supporters
September 19, 2017
33 Comments
As a resident of Pascagoula we are "insurance poor". We elevated our home to 19'6" above sea level post Katrina and our flood insurance premiums continue to climb. Add being dropped into the windpool by State Farm and the rates skyrocketed. Please make rates affordable to all our citizens so that we can save our town!
I have lived in my home on Pascagoula St. since 1947. The ONLY time there was ever water in it was 2005-not the storm of 1947, Betsy, Camille, Frederick or Elena-just the one time yet I am penalized for that!
Please put us on an even playing field. Restrictions in Alabama are much more reasonable than in Mississipp
As a Realtor in Pascagoula (Jackson County), the restrictions placed on properties is unbelievable. Elevation requirements prevent new homes from being built and even additions to existing homes. I could write a short book on the problems cause by the National Flood Programs cost, changes and restrictions which are killing our town and county overall.
I am unable to expand the size of my home to accommodate my family without meeting expensive and unnecessary means, specifically by raising a 1932 home 4 feet or more. This is unreasonable and promotes us buying a home elsewhere which may be out of Pascagoula or in an area we would incur huge insurance premiums. Something needs to be done.
For revising flood insurance
I am in a 'shaded x' zone and my house has flooded 3-4 times. I live less than a block from OS City Hall. I need flood insurance!
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Congress officially signed off on the new mandate for an equitable national flood study. This win belongs to every person here who refused to back down when they told us our requirements were set in stone. Watch the legislative records for the implementation phase and hold them to their word.
December 2, 2017
Jackson County, MS Citizens for fair and equitable application of the National Flood requirement
Final supporters
CITIZEN PETITION FOR FLOOD INSURANCE RELIEF
WHEREAS the citizens of Jackson County, Mississippi, coastal cities and rural areas have been impacted by hurricanes and floods; and
WHEREAS after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 draconian elevation requirements were put in place in our county in light of what was a 100 year or a 500 year storm; and
WHEREAS neighboring states constantly struck by weather events have different or varied structure elevation requirements and premiums; and
WHEREAS the National Flood requirements in Jackson County, especially as applicable to the coastal cities have impacted and retarded residences, business and economic growth and development; and
WHEREAS some 23,000,000 people live along the Atlantic Seaboard, the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Coast in the United States of America; and
WHEREAS to obtain a fair and equitable application of the National Flood requirements to all her citizens, we petition as follows:
THEREFORE, the undersigned citizens of Jackson County,. Mississippi resolve and petition the Congress of the United States as follows:
1). That the Congress mandate a fair and equitable study of all the habitations along our national coastlines considering historical, statistical, actuarial and meteorological statistics to arrive at a comprehensive plan to address the problem from an elevation requirement standard and premium cost.
2). That there be a recognition on the part of Congress that other parts of the country that do not receive federal government aid through the National Flood Program, that the other parts of the country that suffer from tornadoes, floods, fires, severe winter storms and other natural disasters do receive federal and state assistance to assist in putting homes, businesses and lives back in order.
3). That as this process proceeds that the Congress should continue to fund the National Flood Insurance Program at the rate necessary to sustain it, cover any past shortfalls and take care of current natural disasters in 2017 and beyond.
4). That in the interim, pending the completion of the study that the draconian elevation requirements for Jackson County be revisited, brought more in line with neighboring states to allow for continued growth, expansion and prosperity in our county.
5). That the petition once signed by our citizens be forwarded to all the municipal and county leaders in our county and to all of our elected state and federal leaders.
6).Finally, that the mayor of Pascagoula, Dane Maxwell, be requested to personally deliver a hard copy of this petition to the President of the United States and any other elected officials in Washington, D.C. on an upcoming trip there in September 2017.
SO RESOLVED as set out herein above the signatures hereinbelow:Updates
September 19, 2017
I have been in contact with congressional staff to discuss the impact of these elevation requirements on our local growth. The silence from some offices is telling so please call your representatives today to demand a federal review of these policies. Post this petition link on Facebook and text three friends to ensure they see how these mandates are stalling our community.
September 19, 2017
We hit a significant mark in our fight for fair flood requirements today. Contact your representative in Congress immediately to let them know the momentum for this change is growing. Post this link on Facebook to ensure our message reaches every corner of Jackson County.
Reached 100 supporters
September 19, 2017
33 Comments
This flood assessment was a overreaction done in immediate hindsight to an exceptionally abberational event. The resulting onerous requirements are wrong and unfair as there is no geographical difference between our area and other areas of the Gulf Coast who are not laboring under similar restrictions to their growth and prosperity.
As a resident of Pascagoula we are "insurance poor". We elevated our home to 19'6" above sea level post Katrina and our flood insurance premiums continue to climb. Add being dropped into the windpool by State Farm and the rates skyrocketed. Please make rates affordable to all our citizens so that we can save our town!
I have lived in my home on Pascagoula St. since 1947. The ONLY time there was ever water in it was 2005-not the storm of 1947, Betsy, Camille, Frederick or Elena-just the one time yet I am penalized for that!
Please put us on an even playing field. Restrictions in Alabama are much more reasonable than in Mississipp
As a Realtor in Pascagoula (Jackson County), the restrictions placed on properties is unbelievable. Elevation requirements prevent new homes from being built and even additions to existing homes. I could write a short book on the problems cause by the National Flood Programs cost, changes and restrictions which are killing our town and county overall.
I am unable to expand the size of my home to accommodate my family without meeting expensive and unnecessary means, specifically by raising a 1932 home 4 feet or more. This is unreasonable and promotes us buying a home elsewhere which may be out of Pascagoula or in an area we would incur huge insurance premiums. Something needs to be done.
For revising flood insurance
I am in a 'shaded x' zone and my house has flooded 3-4 times. I live less than a block from OS City Hall. I need flood insurance!
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This flood assessment was a overreaction done in immediate hindsight to an exceptionally abberational event. The resulting onerous requirements are wrong and unfair as there is no geographical difference between our area and other areas of the Gulf Coast who are not laboring under similar restrictions to their growth and prosperity.