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An informational line on coastal flood maps marking the inland boundary where wave heights of 1.5 feet or greater are expected. Please visit FEMA for more information. |
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An informational line on coastal flood maps marking the inland boundary where wave heights of 1.5 feet or greater are expected. Please visit FEMA for more information. |
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); NCPAO GIS Department. |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;font-size:12pt"><P><SPAN> The LiMWA line identifies the "Coastal A Zone," an area where wave action is sufficient to cause significant damage to structures not built to coastal standards. While not a formal regulatory boundary for the NFIP, many local building codes require V-Zone (coastal high hazard) construction standards seaward of this line.</SPAN></P></DIV> |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;font-size:12pt"><P><SPAN> This is an informational line provided for risk assessment and planning. Construction requirements seaward of the LiMWA vary by jurisdiction; consult the local building department for specific requirements.</SPAN></P></DIV> |
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Limit of Moderate Wave Action (LiMWA) |
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["NassauCounty","NCPAO","FEMA","LiMWA","CoastalFlood","WaveAction","NFHL","Floodplain"] |
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