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Fort Worth nears completion of update to Floodplain Management Plan
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By McCartie McPadden , as published by Fort Worth Report
· August 22, 2026
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Key points It is a 10-step strategy that also aims to maintain environmental values. Further details about the plan and its update process are available from the source, including the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the process.
A plan to manage floodplains is almost complete. This plan has a goal to reduce flood risk and protect property. It is a 10-step strategy that also aims to maintain environmental values.
The plan is updated every five years. A public meeting was held recently, which was the second and final one. Further details about the plan and its update process are available from the source, including the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the process.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 22, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
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