Crawford County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Open House

CHICAGO - Homeowners, renters and business owners in Crawford County are encouraged to attend a virtual Open House to learn about their specific flood risks, ways to prevent flood loss and the benefits of having flood insurance.

The meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, January 14 from 3:30 - 6:30 PM. Those who attend will be able to view their own address on new preliminary flood maps and meet one-on-one with state and local officials as well as experts from FEMA to discuss potential risks to their property.

Residents can view and download preliminary versions of the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) before the meeting here.

WHAT: Crawford County-Flood Map Open House

WHEN: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 3:30 - 6:30 PM

WHERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83430943998?pwd=lMaF6XIDC2uGx5s329GPbmzTJ1svKt.1

Meeting ID: 834 3094 3998

Passcode: 252070

Once in effect, the maps will inform flood insurance rates and local floodplain management rules adopted under the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA urges public officials to use the maps to help plan and prepare communities to quickly respond to and recover from future extreme weather events.

If you need a reasonable accommodation (sign language interpreters, CART, etc.), please send an email to [email protected] at least 48 hours before the event. Last minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to fulfill.

For Open House questions, reach out to [email protected]. For media questions, reach out to the FEMA Region 5 News Desk at [email protected].