Jasper, Newton & Sabine Counties Of Texas

Office of Emergency Management

Welcome To Jasper, Newton and Sabine Counties, Texas  and the Cities of Jasper, Kirbyville, Browndell, Newton, Hemphill and Pineland    -  Office of Emergency Management

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This map at the right shows the floodplain areas in Jasper  County.  These areas are shown in blue and are designated as being in the 100 year floodplain.

Before beginning construction of any type in these areas requires a permit to be issued by the Floodplain Administrator of Jasper County.

Residents of Jasper County are eligible to obtain flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program.

For more information contact your local flood insurance agency or call our office at 409-994-2543.

Jasper County's Flood Prevention Court Order specifies the regulations for floodplain management, construction codes and designates the Emergency Management Coordinator as the Floodplain Administrator.

Mitigation projects are accomplished by each County Commissioner to protect the lives and property in his/her jurisdiction.

Proper floodplain management requires the help of every citizen.

Internet access to more information can be obtained from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

For local assistance contact Billy Ted Smith (Floodplain Administrator).

S end mail to billysmith@ih2000.net with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: August 29, 2003 08:26:45 AM