Cape News

Lee County was notified today that FEMA will maintain unincorporated Lee County’s rating and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholder discounts following months of diligent work by the county to provide all requested and required documentation. FEMA determined unincorporated Lee County residents with policies issued under the NFIP will maintain the discount rate of 25%. For more than 40 years, Lee County has enjoyed an exemplary working relationship with FEMA. Since joining the Community Rating System (CRS) program in 1991, the county has spent millions of dollars on studies, consultants and projects to mitigate the risks of flood damage and obtain a favorable rating for residents and taxpayers. This was evidenced most recently in February 2023 by FEMA’s determination that Lee County would retain its Class 5 CRS rating six months after Hurricane ...