What happens if my property is currently not in a flood zone, but ends up in one under the revised maps?

The Flood Maps are more properly known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps or FIRMs since the purpose is to identify risk due to special hazards.  If you own a property located within a special hazard area, flood insurance is recommended.  FEMA has indicated that properties located in newly mapped areas are likely to be grandfathered, but the risk remains.

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1. Does the Town require that I obtain flood insurance?
2. If my property is in a flood zone but my building is not, do I need to obtain flood insurance?
3. What happens if my property is currently not in a flood zone, but ends up in one under the revised maps?
4. What is the difference between an A zone and a VE zone?
5. Can I rebuild in a flood zone?
6. How will the proposed flood maps affect the current Town of Kennebunk flood ordinance?
7. Is the Town going to appeal the proposed flood maps?
8. What is the Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) {11/16/1990 Parsons Beach}?
9. What if I have more questions about Flood Insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?