Flood Information Services
Arlington ’ s Stormwater Management Division provides information on flood protection , flood depth or other flood related data , historical flooding information , local drainage issues and other site-specific protection assistance to all residents and property owners . Services include :
• Explanation of natural floodplain functions and their protection along with special flood hazards such as uncertain flow paths
• One-on-one site visits to property owners to review flooding and drainage problems while providing information on barrier walls , soil stabilization , lot regrading and other structural solutions for specific drainage or flooding issues .
• Provide advice on retrofitting techniques ; such as elevating buildings , dry-flood proofing and wet-flood proofing .
• Supplies information on hazard mitigation grants and loans through FEMA , Small business Administration , US Department of Agriculture and other state and local agencies .
• Information found on the Flood Insurance Rate Map ( FIRM ) needed for writing a flood insurance policy including FIRM zones , panel numbers , and Base Flood Elevations as well as other non-insurance related information on FIRMs such as floodway delineations and protected areas outside Special Flood Hazard Areas ( SFHA ’ s )
• Elevation Certificates for some properties in the SFHA are available and copies made upon request
• National Flood Insurance Program purchase requirements , coverage options and assistance with maintaining or increasing coverage
Our staff is available to meet with you and discuss your situation and strategies to reduce flood damages . Call 817-459-6550 or visit our website www . arlingtontx . gov / stormwater