Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 05-07-2024
Title:
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Approval of and authorization to execute a Proclamation declaring the month of May 2024, Flood Awareness Month
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Background:
In Oklahoma, May has historically been the month with the highest number of flood disasters.
Flooding causes billions of dollars in property damage and numerous deaths each year in the United States. However, many people are unaware that losses due to flooding are not covered under most homeowners or business insurance policies. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) allows residents of Broken Arrow to purchase affordable flood insurance in exchange for regulating floodplain development.
Cost: $0
Funding Source: None
Requested By: Charlie Bright, Director of Engineering and Construction
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Flood Awareness Month Proclamation
Recommendation:
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Approve and authorize execution of the proclamation declaring May 2024 Flood Awareness Month.
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