The City of Pooler invites all residents, property owners, and local businesses to attend a Flood Insurance Forum at City Hall to learn more about how to protect your home, family, and investment through flood insurance. This event is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to flood risk reduction, community education, and participation in the FEMA Community Rating System (CRS). Attending this event helps support our efforts to maintain and improve our CRS score, which may result in discounted flood insurance premiums for our residents.
Date: June 16, 2025
Time: 5:30-6:00 p.m. (prior to the council meeting)
Location: Pooler City Hall, 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322
What you’ll learn:
- What is a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)?
- How to read your Flood Zone designation
- Understanding Elevation Certificates and how they affect insurance rates
- What types of flood insurance are available and who needs it—even outside high-risk areas
- Steps to reduce your flood risk and potentially lower your premiums
- How floodplain regulations protect our city and residents
The City’s Floodplain Manager, Planning Staff, and insurance specialists will be on hand to answer questions about your flood risk, flood zones, and coverage. For more information, contact Nicole Johnson at (912) 748-7261 or [email protected]. Stay safe, stay informed, and be flood-ready!