Politics & Government

Hingham Working on FEMA Flood Maps Appeal

FEMA released new flood maps earlier this year that raised rates for many residents.

The Town of Hingham has appropriated $40,000 to hire an engineer to help prepare to appeal FEMA's new flood maps.

Local officials are deciding between two firms and the process would happen over the next few months, the Boston Globe reported

The town must act before the new federally-mandated flood rates take effect next October. Changes enacted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency have raised costs dramatically for some residents and caused others to have to purchase insurance for the first time.

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