Early Public Review of a Proposal to Support Activity in the 100-Year Floodplain

To all interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals: This is to give notice that the City of Barberton will be submitting a Release of Funds to HUD for construction and demolition clean up at 366 Fairview Avenue, Barberton and potential acquisition at a later date.  This notice is required by Section 2(a)(4) of Executive Order 11988 for Floodplain Management and by Section 2 (b) of Executive Order 11990 for the protection of wetlands and is implemented by HUD Regulations found at 24 CFR 55.20(b) for the HUD action that is within and/or affects a floodplain or wetland. Parcel 01.08486 and 01.08482 is located between the Ohio Erie Canal and Van Buren Avenue. This parcel is north of Tuscarawas Avenue, east of the Ohio & Erie Canal, west of Van Buren Avenue.  Community Firm Panel # is 39052440002C zone AE. Ninety percent of the property is located in the 100-year floodplain. This notice with a request to comment was mailed to the regional office of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Additional project information may be obtained by contacting Diane Sheridan, Planning Director at dsheridan@cityofbarberton.com . The City of Barberton, Planning Department must receive all written comments on or before Friday, July 5, 2013. Comments may be mailed to 576 W. Park Avenue, Barberton, Ohio 44203.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Summit County, Ohio and Incorporated Areas

The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Summit County, Ohio and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Summit County, Ohio and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).