Grass Fire Near Steep Bank Creek Pump Station

Good evening. Earlier this afternoon a minor grass fire took place near the Steep Bank Creek pump station. The fire has been extinguished, and there was no damage to any LID facilities, including pump station equipment. However, smoke may remain visible throughout the evening. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the appropriate law enforcement officials.

Again, we remind all residents that access to the levee and LID facilities is strictly prohibited. If you notice any unauthorized access of the levee facilities, please notify law enforcement.

Stay Off the Levees

With the current Stay at Home order in place, residents have been actively walking through our community. While that is your choice, the LID 15 and LID 19 board of directors wanted to remind everyone that walking on the levees is not permitted. Residents can face criminal penalties.

Over the past few weeks, operators have seen more than just walkers as motorcycle and four-wheeler activity has been noted. These activities are not permitted and are inherently dangerous to the rider and the structural integrity of the levee.

Please do not go on the levee. Any access of the levee to residents is forbidden and trespassers can also be subject to criminal penalties.

Flood Insurance Policy Extension

Earlier this week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that they are extending the grace period to renew flood insurance. The extension is now 120 days; previously, it was 30 days. This change is directly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the financial burden it has caused to many households. The extension applies to NFIP flood insurance policies scheduled to end between February 13 and June 15, 2020.

Additional information on this policy adjustment and any policyholder questions, please call the National Flood Insurance Program Center at 1-877-336-2627.

https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2020/03/29/fema-extends-grace-period-flood-insurance-renewal-premiums