Cape News
City: FEMA interactions 'positive and constructive'
Cape Coral's discussions with FEMA concerning its "retrograded" flood insurance rating are ongoing and progressing. “Last week our city leaders had the opportunity to meet with officials with FEMA and the Florida Division of Emergency Management,” Mayor John Gunter said Tuesday at a press conference in his office. “Overall, the interaction were positive and constructive.” He said one of the city's key objectives is to seek clarification on FEMA's requirements to retain the existing 25% discount on program premiums. “FEMA has supplied city staff with some, but not all the request backup material we’ve asked for to assist us in illustrating our compliance,” he said. “FEMA has agreed to maintain an open line of communication with city leadership. This ongoing dialogue will be crucial in ensuring that we remain on track towards compliance.” To facilitate this ...
