Job Opportunity – Permit Specialist
Posted: October 4th, 2021
Under the general direction of the Building Department Coordinator, works closely with the public, contractors, and local officials to
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National Flood Insurance Program (FEMA)
In 1968, Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in response to the rising cost of taxpayer-funded disaster relief for flood victims and the increasing amount of damage caused by floods. The NFIP makes Federally-backed flood insurance available in communities that agree to adopt and enforce floodplain management ordinances to reduce future flood damage.
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Coordinator works with local units of government to assist them in meeting the NFIP requirements. This is carried out through a program of education, technical assistance, and oversight. In addition, assistance is provided to lenders, realtors, and insurance agents, as well as private citizens, who have questions about flood insurance or floodplain management.
Currently, the following Oceana County municipalities participate in the NFIP program: Townships of Benona, Golden, Newfield, Ferry, & Pentwater Villages of Pentwater & Hesperia and the City of Hart
For information contact:
Jim Duram, Emergency Coordinator at 231-873-4473 or emergencymanagement@oceana.mi.us
Matt Occhipinti, District Floodplain Engineer at (616) 204-1708 or occhipintim@michigan.gov
General Information: (800) 427-4661
FEMA Disaster Assistance: (800) 621-3362
Contact Drain Commissioner
Staff
Michelle Martin
Drain Commissioner
John Warner, P.E.
Deputy Drain Commissioner
Oceana County Building
100 S. State Street
Suite M-11
Hart, MI 49420
Phone: (231) 873-3887
Fax: (231) 873-5914
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Occasionally closed from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for lunch.