Geary County officials have completed the necessary paperwork to recertify the county’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System.

Because of work by county officials in the past with flood plain management in the county, land owners who have property in the flood plain areas can receive discounts on their flood insurance. Each year county officials must recertify their participation in the Community Rating System so residents can continue to be able to receive the discount. The necessary paperwork was filed this week with the Insurance Services Office. This is the first year that Geary County had to recertify.

Those residents who have flood insurance in the rural areas of Geary County should contact their flood insurance provider to ensure that they are receiving the discount through the Community Rating System. If you have questions or wish to look at the paperwork submitted in the recertification process, contact either the Geary County Planning and Zoning Office or Emergency Management during normal business hours.