The City of Gallatin and Sumner County received information from the Corps of Engineers showing areas that could potentially be impacted by flooding if the Wolf Creek Dam failed. The City of Gallatin and Sumner County Emergency Management Agency have been meeting weekly to finalize our Emergency Response Plan for this situation. The City is prepared to immediately respond in the event that the dam were to fail.
When will the public have an opportunity to ask questions or see the maps?
Maps are available for the public to view in the Planning Division located on the 2nd Floor, Gallatin City Hall, Room 201. Please ask for Marshall Robinson, Staff Planner. The office is open Monday though Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
What other sources of information are available?
The Corps of Engineers has established the following website containing detailed information and public notices concerning the Wolf Creek Dam situation.
Visit www.lrn.usace.army.mil/pao/issues/WOLcommo for additional information.
Should I purchase Flood Insurance?
Excerpt from FEMA website www.FloodSmart.gov:
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is your primary source for flood insurance in the U.S. If your community participates in the NFIP, you can purchase flood insurance from a licensed private insurance company or independent property and casualty insurance agent in your state.
Talk to your insurance agent if you have questions, would like additional information, and/or are ready to purchase a flood insurance policy. Your policy will take effect 30 days after your purchase.
If your insurance agent is unfamiliar with the NFIP or is not licensed to sell National Flood Insurance, you have several additional options:
- Find an agent serving your area visit
http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pages/agentsearch/searchform.jsp - Find companies that participate in the NFIP and offer flood insurance in your state visit http://www.fema.gov/nfipInsurance/companies.jsp
- Contact the NFIP at (888) 379-9531 to request a referral.
Buying Insurance
When you are ready to purchase insurance, talk to your agent. He or she will help you determine the flood insurance coverage that will best meet your needs. Find out who else is involved.
