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U <br />NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM <br />Did you know that Louisville participates in the National <br />Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)? The NFIP makes <br />federally backed flood insurance available for all <br />buildings, whether they are in a designated floodplain <br />or not. Louisville's participation also provides residents a <br />discount on flood insurance premiums. Flood insurance <br />covers direct losses caused by surface flooding, due to <br />either a creek overflowing its banks or a local drainage <br />event. Regular homeowner's insurance does not cover <br />damage caused by floods. <br />The City recognizes that floodplains have natural <br />and beneficial functions if they are preserved and <br />maintained properly. Keeping floodplains open and <br />natural minimizes flood damage by allowing water <br />to spread over a larger area. In some instances, <br />construction in the floodplain cannot be avoided, and <br />the City has a permitting process to address these <br />situations. Any construction on a property in a floodplain <br />must have a floodplain development permit, including <br />minor residential improvements such as a deck. If the <br />improvements you make to your home or commercial <br />building exceed more than 50% of the value of the <br />building, it must be elevated above the base flood <br />elevation as part of the construction. <br />Safety should be the first priority during a flood. Did you <br />know that six inches of moving water can knock you off <br />your feet? Never walk through flowing water or walk <br />through standing water unless you are certain of the <br />depth of the water. Do not drive through flooded areas; <br />more flood victims drown in their cars than anywhere <br />else. If your home has been flooded, shut of the gas <br />and electricity if you are able. <br />Homeowners, realtors, lenders, and insurance agents <br />can obtain current and historical flood information <br />for properties within the City by visiting City Hall or <br />contacting the Planning Division at 303-335-4592 or <br />Planning©LouisvilleCO.gov. This includes copies of <br />floodplain maps and Elevation Certificates, information <br />on past flood events, information on if a property is <br />located in a floodplain, and floodplain protection advice. <br />The City also offers site visits to anyone who would like <br />to obtain advice from City staff on floodplain issues <br />related to their property. <br />Additional information on the NFIP and flood insurance <br />requirements can be obtained from FloodSmart.gov <br />and FEMA.gov/NFIP. <br />LCityof <br />Louisville <br />COLORADO • SINCE <br />1878 <br />749 Main Street info@LouisvilleCO.gov <br />Louisville, CO 80027 <br />Emergency <br />LouisvilleCO.gov <br />911 <br />Non -Emergency Dispatch 303.441.4444 <br />City Hall 303.666.6565 <br />Building Safety Division 303.335.4584 <br />Business Licensing & Sales Tax 303.335.4514 <br />City Manager's Office 303.335.4533 <br />Arts & Events 303.335.4581 <br />Economic Vitality 303.335.4531 <br />Finance Department 303.335.4500 <br />Human Resources 303.335.4722 <br />Parks & Recreation 303.335.4735 <br />Planning Department 303.335.4592 <br />Public Works & Utilities 303.335.4608 <br />Water Meters & Sewers 303.335.4750 <br />Snow Plowing & Streets 303.335.4750 <br />Utility Billing 303.335.4501 <br />Coal Creek Golf Course 303.666.7888 <br />Historical Museum 303.335.4850 <br />Library 303.335.4849 <br />Memory Square Pool 303.666.7909 <br />Municipal Court 303.335.4653 <br />Police Department 303.666.6531 <br />Recreation & Senior Center 303.666.7400 <br />VIA APPIA SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS <br />Via Appia Pop -Up Meetings <br />Thursday, March 7 • 8-9:30 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. <br />Meet on Via Appia and Church Lane <br />Via Appia Community Meeting <br />Monday, March 11 • 5:30-7 p.m. <br />Louisville Recreation & Senior Center <br />900 W Via Appia Way <br />Spring 2024 • Page 3 <br />