Madeira Beach Mayor concerned FEMA 50% rule will push locals out

FEMA rule requires homes elevated more than 50% to avoid flood insurance

Madeira Beach Mayor John Hendricks is concerned that a new FEMA rule requiring homes to be elevated more than 50% to avoid flood insurance will push locals out of their homes.

He said that the rule is too stringent and will make it difficult for people to afford to live in the city.

FEMA has not yet released the final rule, but Hendricks said that he has seen a draft of the proposal and is concerned about its impact on the city.

Mayor Hendricks says the rule is too stringent

Hendricks said that the rule is too stringent because it requires homes to be elevated more than 50% to avoid flood insurance.

He said that this will be a major financial burden for many homeowners, and could force them to sell their homes and move out of the city.

He also said that the rule is unnecessary because the city has already taken steps to reduce the risk of flooding.

FEMA has not yet released the final rule

FEMA has not yet released the final rule, but Hendricks said that he has seen a draft of the proposal and is concerned about its impact on the city.

He said that he is working with other city officials to try to get FEMA to change the rule before it is finalized.

He is also urging residents to contact FEMA and express their concerns about the rule.