City staff continue working to correct the deficiencies that resulted in the temporary downgrade of our Community Rating System classification and loss of flood insurance discount for the coming renewal year. Direct public engagement is an important part of the response, and to that end the City will be hosting an Open House and Community Discussion next Wednesday, September 8, at City Hall.
Representatives from FEMA, Tetra Tech (the City’s CRS consultant) and Development Services will be on hand to answer questions and provide detailed information. Residents are invited to sign up for an appointment, in person or virtual, to talk with the experts about their concerns and review their individual circumstances, or may simply stop by anytime during the Open House, from 1:00-5:00. The Community Discussion is scheduled for 5:30-6:30, and will feature a presentation followed by an opportunity for two-way dialogue. (Instructions to participate remotely in the Community Discussion are provided on the City website, here.)
As fully acknowledged, this situation represents an unacceptable failure and Bellaire property owners are right to be upset. But the City isn’t running away from the problem, has taken responsibility for it, and is working hard to fix it as soon as possible. We hope you’ll come by on Wednesday, and please continue sending your questions and comments to the team at bellairecrs@bellairetx.gov.
Representatives from FEMA, Tetra Tech (the City’s CRS consultant) and Development Services will be on hand to answer questions and provide detailed information. Residents are invited to sign up for an appointment, in person or virtual, to talk with the experts about their concerns and review their individual circumstances, or may simply stop by anytime during the Open House, from 1:00-5:00. The Community Discussion is scheduled for 5:30-6:30, and will feature a presentation followed by an opportunity for two-way dialogue. (Instructions to participate remotely in the Community Discussion are provided on the City website, here.)
As fully acknowledged, this situation represents an unacceptable failure and Bellaire property owners are right to be upset. But the City isn’t running away from the problem, has taken responsibility for it, and is working hard to fix it as soon as possible. We hope you’ll come by on Wednesday, and please continue sending your questions and comments to the team at bellairecrs@bellairetx.gov.
