Public Information Session – New FEMA Flood Maps

July 8, 2025

Tuesday, July 15th, 6p.m. at Town Hall and Virtually

Public Information Session: Flood Insurance and New FEMA Flood Maps

The City of Ithaca in collaboration with the Town of Ithaca and Tompkins County, invites residents to a public information session on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Ithaca Town Hall (215 N Tioga St, Ithaca) to learn about the impacts of FEMA’s updated flood maps and the importance of flood insurance coverage.

This event is open to all City, Town, and County residents, and will feature a presentation and Q&A with Val Van Gorder of Bailey Place Insurance, alongside municipal planning staff.

Topics will include:

• How to determine if your property is now in a floodplain or at increased risk
• Whether flood insurance is required or recommended for your property
• What flood insurance does (and doesn’t) cover
• Flood insurance options and cost considerations
• Coverage options for renters
• Where to find more information about local flood risks

The updated FEMA flood maps may affect insurance requirements and premiums for many property owners in the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, get guidance from experts, and better understand the implications for their homes or properties.

This event will be a hybrid virtual meeting via zoom and a video recording of the presentation will be made available on the City’s website and YouTube channel. Please see below the Zoom meeting information.

For questions regarding the event, please contact the City of Ithaca Department of Planning & Development or floodadmin@cityofithaca.org or call (607) 274-6550.

Zoom Meeting Information and Direct Link:

Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83424585295?pwd=Z6VPxY0oTYVB139fW6S6kQW3bkNe8a.1

Meeting ID: 834 2458 5295 Passcode: 204833