City of Enid Engineering Flood Protection Assistance

How it works

The City of Enid says its Engineering Department offers flood protection assistance to homeowners. The page explains that floodproofing is any measure a homeowner may take to minimize flood damage, and that retrofitting is the term for permanent measures on an existing house.

What the help covers

The page lists retrofit measures that can be used to reduce or eliminate flood damage potential, including:

• elevation
• relocation
• levees
• floodwalls
• closures
• sealants
• utility protection
• special techniques

The Engineering Department will review Flood Insurance Rate Maps to determine whether a property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area. Staff will also make site visits to advise owners on appropriate protection measures and review and critique retrofitting plans.

Other floodplain information on the page

The page says the City of Enid has no formal flood warning program. It also states that homeowner’s insurance does not cover flood losses, and that Enid participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, which makes flood insurance available to everyone in the city.

Permits and related requirements

The page says all developments in the floodplain, not just building construction, need local permits. If you live in a floodplain, or plan to build, fill, or otherwise develop on floodplain property, you should contact the Engineering Department regarding permits and floodplain construction specifications. It also says that if you are building within an identified Special Flood Hazard area, a Floodplain Encroachment Permit must be obtained.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not state an application deadline, funding amount, reimbursement process, or any cap on assistance. It describes ongoing engineering assistance rather than a funded grant program.