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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday October 4, 2005
Contact:
Joe Butler, Certified Floodplain Manager, (360) 754-3355 ext. 6699
County
Recognized as National Leader in Flood Plain Management
OLYMPIA—Thurston
County has been selected as the number one community in the nation at
achieving “no adverse impact protection” by the Association of State
Floodplain Managers. The award is
in response to the county’s efforts to work with property owners to reduce
flood impacts on public health and safety while preserving natural areas.
“No adverse impact” floodplain management is an approach based on
the principal where an action of a property owner is not allowed to adversely
affect the property rights of others. It
is consistent with a common law principle, “Sic utere tuo ut alienum non
laedas,” or “so use your own property that you do not injure another’s
property.”
Planning
is the key to meeting the needs of county residents, protecting the county’s
resources, and minimizing risk from a myriad of natural hazards, including
floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruption, severe storms, and landslides.
Plans have been developed for flood hazard management, drainage basin
management, hazard mitigation, and shoreline protection.
The county can also provide technical assistance to land owners who
desire to further protect buildings and property.
By
undertaking activities that truly address the local situation and do not harm
others,
Thurston
County
can:
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Prevent flooding from increasing or damaging other people’s
property or communities;
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Achieve a reduction in flood losses over time;
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Avoid costly challenges and lawsuits over causing or
aggravating a flood problem; and
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Receive recognition for flood mitigation efforts by receiving
a discount on flood insurance premiums through the National Flood Insurance
Program’s (NFIP) Community Rating System.
Thurston
County
’s current premium
savings for private citizen’s flood insurance coverage is at 25%.
That is a potential savings for property owners who insure through NFIP.
Complete details are available by calling the National Flood
Insurance Program’s toll free number at 1-800-427-4661.
For complete details on flood protection services, call (360) 786-5490.
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