PA communities on FEMA suspension list

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has published [85 FR 41195] a notice identifying communities in Pennsylvania scheduled for suspension from the National Flood Insurance Program for noncompliance with the program's floodplain management requirements on Wednesday, July 8. The notice lists the communities of Bethel, Cleona, Cornwall, East Hanover, Heidelberg, Jonestown, Lebanon, Millcreek, Mount Gretna, Myserstown, North Cornwall, North Londonderry, Palmyra, South Lebanon, South Londonderry, Swatara, and West Cornwall.

If a listed community took the required floodplain management measures before the July 8 effective date, it was not suspended. Lenders should verify the status of the listed communities before proceeding with any loan to be secured by real estate in those areas.