6 Safety Tips from the City
1) Know your flood hazard
It is important for residents to find out if their property falls in an area where flooding
is a hazard. Properties located in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) contain
floodplain or are flood prone. Contact Katherine Francesconi kfrancesconi@peachtreecornersga.gov or the City of Peachtree Corner’s Floodplain Map to find out if your property is located in the SFHA.
2) Insure your property for flood hazard
Not only is it mandatory for a property located in the SFHA to purchase flood
insurance, but it is a wise decision to do so. Consider purchasing flood insurance
before the storm and contact your insurance agent.
3) Practice Flood Safety
Deceptive in nature, floods can quickly become life-threatening. Listening for flood
warnings on local television stations and having an evacuation plan in place is key to
avoiding dangerous situations. Note that a flood watch means conditions are favorable
for flash flooding while a flood warning means that flash flooding is about to happen.
DO NOT drive through a flood area and DO NOT walk through flowing water (one foot
of flowing water can sweep you away).
4) Protect your property
You can protect your property by floodproofing basements, ensuring downspouts are
pointed downhill and away from home, store valuables in waterproof containers. The
City provides one-on-one advice specific to your property about how you could better
equip your property to be resistant to flood damage. If you would like to discuss
possibilities of improvement, please contact our Stormwater Engineer, Katherine
Francesconi via email at kfrancesconi@peachtreecornersga.gov or by telephone, (470)
395-7033 to schedule an appointment.
5) Build Responsibly
Prior to any building, please contact the Building Department at (470) 550-1729.
Building in the floodplain can cause water levels to rise, worsening flooding. Land
development changes the natural hydrologic system and forces water to find a new
path.
6) Protect natural floodplain functions
Peachtree Corners is located along the Chattahoochee River and has a number of
small streams and tributaries throughout the city. Washing any trash or debris into our
stormwater system and environment, directly impacts our floodplain and drinking
water supplies.
This is a public service announcement to bring awareness to the various resources provided by
the City of Peachtree Corners for floodplain awareness. Peachtree Corners is bordered by the
Chattahoochee River to the north and also contains tributaries and streams throughout the
City.
Flooding damage can occur due to large rainfall events or when the natural flow of water is
redirected. A wealth of information may be found on the City’s Floodplain Management
webpage that pertains to:
• Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) – the only legal document allowed to be used by
lenders to write a flood insurance policy.
• Floodway Data – Properties located in or near the floodplain have special regulatory
requirements for development. Prior to any building construction, please apply for a
building permit
• Special flood-related hazards – such as local drainage problems, areas predicted to be
flooded in the future, and erosion
• Approximate Depth of Flooding – information about how deep flood waters can be
anticipated on a property can be provided
• Historical flood information – to find out if a property has been flooded in the past or
is a repetitive loss
• Wetlands and Natural Conservation Data – areas mapped in the: National Wetlands
Inventory, critical habitat by the US Fish and Wildlife Services, areas receiving natural
floodplain functions
• Flood Insurance – it is mandatory for a property located in the Special Flood Hazard
Area (SFHA) to purchase flood insurance
Please visit the City’s Floodplain management webpage.
Property Protection Advice:
The City provides one-on-one advice specific to your property. If you are concerned and have
any questions pertaining to flood insurance or are in need of any flood protection advice,
please contact the City’s Certified Floodplain Manager, Katherine Francesconi at
kfrancesconi@peachtreecornersga.gov to schedule an on-site appointment or discussions can
take place over the telephone or in person.
