(A) In the event of a natural or human-made disaster, the Floodplain Administrator should participate in the coordination of assistance and provide information to structure owners concerning hazard mitigation and recovery measures with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, state’s Disaster Emergency Services, state’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, and other state, local, and private emergency service organizations.
(B) Upon completion of cursory street view structure condition survey within the regulated flood hazard area, the Floodplain Administrator shall notify owners that a permit may be necessary for an alteration or substantial improvement before repair or reconstruction commences on damaged structures because of damages caused by natural or human-made disasters such as floods, fires, or winds.
(C) Owners should be advised that structures that have suffered substantial damage and will undergo substantial improvements require a floodplain application and permit and must be upgraded to meet the minimum building standards herein during repair or reconstruction.
(Ord. 484, passed 4-20-2015)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see ARM § 36.15.702, 44 C.F.R. § 60.3(c)(2) and (c)(3), and MCA § 76-5-404(3)(b)