July 24, 2013

scottw@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- Scott County officials don't know how changes to the National Flood Insurance Program will affect the county -- but intend to find out. "Something has changed with the flood plain rules," Tom Beardslee, county emergency management director, said during the regular County Commission meeting Tuesday. "I need to know what the changes are so I can help administer the program here in Scott County."...

scottw@standard-democrat.com

BENTON -- Scott County officials don't know how changes to the National Flood Insurance Program will affect the county -- but intend to find out.

"Something has changed with the flood plain rules," Tom Beardslee, county emergency management director, said during the regular County Commission meeting Tuesday. "I need to know what the changes are so I can help administer the program here in Scott County."

Beardslee suggested he attend a conference scheduled today and Thursday in Jefferson City.

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