Alpharettans invited to view new floodplain maps

Alpharetta will hold a public information open house on the new federal floodplain maps from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Engineering / Public Works building, 1790 Hembree Road. There will be no formal presentation.

The revised maps were developed by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. DNR staff will be available to answer questions about the map changes, appeals process and insurance.

Information: http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?p=477.

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