Flood Protection

The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Chatham County, Georgia and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Chatham County, Georgia and Incorporated Areas.

These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance exchange (FMIX) at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). 

The appeal period began on September 3, 2025 and will expire on December 3, 2025. All comments and appeals shall be submitted in writing to the City’s Chief Executive Officer, Mayor Karen Williams, at the City of Pooler, 100 US Hwy 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322. Only appeals of the proposed flood hazard determinations supported by scientific or technical data can be considered before FEMA makes its final flood hazard determination at the end of the 90-day appeal period. Please contact Nicole Johnson, Director of Planning & Development/Floodplain Manager, at 912-748-7261 or by email with any questions.”