Program for Public Information-CRS

Mulit Hazard Mitigation Plan Meeting Notices/Agendas

MHMP Kickoff Meeting 

MHMP Meeting 1

MHMP Meeting 2

MHMP Meeting 3

MHMP Meeting 4

MHMP Meeting 5

Public Presentation 1

Public Presentation 2


Link to the PPI/CRS Facebook Page

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Presentation from March 31st flood insurance outreach 

Presentation in PDF form


Hazard Mitigation Plan 

Marshfield Hazard Mitigation Plan (Final)

Marshfield Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019 UPDATE

Marshfield Hazard Mitgation Plan 2020 UPDATE


PPI Plan and Elements

Program for Public Information (Adopted)

Program for Public Information Annual Evaluation 2020

PPI Realtor Flyer

PPI Flood Hazard Brochure

CRS Presentation


Town Documents and Studies

Repetative Loss Area Letter 

Marshfield Sea Level Rise Study

Marshfield Flood Insurance Study (2016):

Part 1  Part 2   Part 3   Part 4


FEMA Documents

Flooding Resources

Protecting Manufactured Homes From Floods (FEMA P-85)

Elevated Residential Structures (FEMA-54)

Above The Flood (FEMA-347)

Answers to Questions About the NFIP (FEMA-084)

Mitigation of Flood and Erosion Damage to Residential Buildings (FEMA-257)

Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding (FEMA-511)

Coastal Construction Manual Vol 1 (FEMA P-55)

Coastal Construction Manual Vol 2 (FEMA P-55)

Protecting Building Utilities From Flood Damage (FEMA P-348)

 Protecting Floodplain Resources (FEMA-268)


Topic 1.           Know your flood hazards

•Nor’easters cause most of the flood hazard in Marshfield

•Nor’easters can occur at any time of the year, but are more prevalent in the winter months.

•A hurricane may last for hours but a Nor’easter may last for days with at least one high tide at its peak resulting in the most severe flooding.

Before a Storm Threatens…  Know your flood risk!

 

•Find out your flood risk by checking the flood maps, located online https://www.marshfield-ma.gov/online-services/pages/flood-insurancemaps-...

•Ventress Library or Planning Department has flood risk information.

•Contact your insurance agent.

 

Topic 2.           Insure your property for your flood hazard

•Flood Insurance can be Cheap

•Average cost of a flood insurance policy: $950

•If you live in the floodplain there is a 26% chance you will be flooded during a 30-year mortgage vs. a 9% chance of fire

•30% of flood claims come from low risk (C, B or X) flood zones

•A Preferred Risk Policy, available in low risk (B, C, X) flood zones, cost as low as $499 a year!

•Talk to your insurance agent about securing coverage

•CRS has a guide for realtors!  Pick up here or download online

 

Topic 3.           Protect people from the hazard

•Check battery-powered equipment and buy extra batteries

•Fuel your car

•To prevent flying glass board up windows or protect with storm shutters well ahead of the storm

•Bring outdoor possessions inside or tie down securely

•If you are going to a shelter make arrangements for all pets to be safe

•If you have to go to a shelter take a “survival kit” (all your family’s needs)

•Alcohol or weapons of any kind are not allowed in shelters. 

•Follow instructions of shelter workers. Stay in the shelter until local authorities tell you it is safe to return home. Pets are allowed as long as cages are provided.

 

Topic 4.           Protect your property form the hazard

www.marshfield-ma.gov then go to Resident Links, then go to Online Mapping For FEMA Flood (FIRM) Maps 2016. Click on FEMA Flood Maps link. To find your Property: Use the Find tab (the second blue tab just below the Town Seal on the upper left side of the screen), type in your street name, when the street name pops up in a box just below, click on appropriate street. Then type in house number and again click on the appropriate number when it pops up below. The Repetitive Loss Areas are enclosed by a red line.

 

 

•Know how to shut off the electricity and gas to your house when a flood comes.

•Move hazardous materials out of basements, sheds or other areas that may be flooded.

•Elevate your building. This can be done with funds from Increased Cost of Compliance, traditional lending options, or the FEMA Federal Mitigation Assistance Program grants.

 

Topic 5.           Build responsibly

•All properties located in “Zone A’ or “Zone V” on the Flood Insurance •Rate Map are subject to regulations.

•Before undertaking development in Zone A or Zone V you or your builder must contact the Building Department and the Conservation Commission.

•The Zoning Board and Board of Health may also be necessary.

 

Topic 6.           Protect natural floodplain functions

•Boaters should not speed while traveling on local rivers and creeks.  This can cause erosion to marsh banks.

•Rexhame Beach goers should be careful to travel only on designated pathways through the dunes.

•Walking on any dune vegetation weakens the protection factor of the dune which can increase risk of flood damage.

 

Topic 7.           Drainage system maintenance

•Streams, channels, catch basins and detention/retention basins can lose their carrying capacities as a result of dumping debris, sedimentation and growth of vegetation.

•When a drainage system loses a portion of its carrying or storage capacity, overbank flooding occurs more frequently and floods reach higher elevations.

•Dumping in streams or other bodies of water including wetlands is a violation of Marshfield regulations and is subject to a $300 fine

 

•If you have knowledge of damaged drainage valves or blocked ditches report it to the DPW at 781-834-5575.

•See someone dumping in a stream?  Call Marshfield Police Department at 781-834-6655

 

Topic 8.           Storm documentation

•Even if a claim is not filed, you should document storm damage to your property or your area.

•Photos and descriptions of damage from a storm can help community officials apply for public assistance, help in tracking storm patterns, and document other important information about our regions storm activity.

 

Topic 9.           Flood infrastructure management

•Our flood infrastructure is critical to protecting our community from flooding. 

•You can help continue to protect our infrastructure. 

If you see drainage clogs, call the Marshfield Department of Public Works (DPW) to have it cleaned.  

•If you live on or near a seawall, call the DPW if you see cracks or deterioration. 

•Prior to any storm, take photographs of your property for documentation of pre storm conditions

•Avoid putting hard (concrete) patios or structures up against the seawall to avoid scour. 

•Avoid bolting structures directly to the seawall which can cause the seawall to deteriorate. 

•These all help contribute to keeping our community safe. 

Consider buying flood insurance

Guide for Homeowners: Preparing for Natural Hazards

 

 

Committee Members

Term Expires
Tim Williams

Vice Chair

6/30/2026

Doris Crary

Stakeholder

6/30/2026

6/30/2026

6/30/2026

6/30/2026

Amy March

6/30/2024

Thomas Molinari

6/30/2024