![]() ![]() New river corridor maps will be released in 2014 by the State and towns can use these to plan for and protect infrastructure. Rebuilding and buyouts are slow and can difficult financially and emotionally. Why is Hancock addressing this issue? Safety and the next Irene The next Irene will come and towns need to minimize damage to infrastructure. ![]() River corridor protections could be added that protect erosion within the river’s meander zone. New modest accessory structures and additions to existing structures are still allowed. What could Hancock regulate? No new primary structures (commercial or residential) in the floodplain. Conditional approval for new structures in the floodplain. What does Hancock currently regulate? No development in floodway except for bridges etc. ![]() NFIP Regulated Streams Hancock has flood elevations without floodway designations on the White River and the Hancock Branch. 177 acres may be in the developable portion of the floodplain (not including wetlands).īuildings 16 residences, 8 commercial/public buildings in the floodplain with 22 flood insurance policies insuring $2.5m. Less than 1% of the town is the floodplain. The basics… Area 208 acres of floodplain. HANCOCK FAST FLOOD FACTS (for full Hancock Flood Hazard Zone Regulations and permit application, see below)
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