The official website of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
is
www.floodsmart.gov.
UPDATE:
August 2010 - This August marks the three year anniversary of the most
significant flood event in our area in nearly 100 years. While most of the
Village’s efforts to find a solution to mitigate flooding have been behind
the scenes, there is some tangible evidence that we are moving forward.
Click here to view a brief summary of the past three years.
August 6, 2010 - Information is compiled annually and sent to local realtors pertaining
to purchasing a home in the flood plain. To view the brochure, click here.
July 1, 2010 - The 2009 Consumer Confidence Report has been sent to all Village of
Ottawa water customers. To view a copy, click here.
March 11, 2010 - The committees established to address flooding issues related to
the Blanchard River have been working diligently to come up with a plan to mitigate
flooding in Ottawa. To view the "Community Preferred" preliminary conceptual drawing
designed by the architectural firm of KKG, click here. To view this drawing 3' x 6', stop by
the Municipal Building at 136 N. Oak Street between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
October 26, 2009 - Council has approved an agreement to lease the newly created
green space to residents for additional yard space. All abutting property owners will
be sent an application. If you are interested in leasing the vacant property
purchased by the Village as part of the HMGP grant, please contact the Village.
To view a list of addresses in the Village of Ottawa to determine if your property
is in the flood zone - click here. Note: Blue addresses are in the Special Flood
Hazard Area (SFHA) or zone A, green addresses are in zone B, and yellow
addresses have Letters of Map Amendment (LOMA’s) on file at the Village.
This link is provided as a courtesy only, for actual elevations of a property
please seek the services of a professional surveyor, engineer or architect.