Signing the Oxbow Dam Petition Helps Homeowners Avoid Flood Insurance in Perinton, NY

The clear case for public safety has already been made, by the NY Canal Corporation, regarding their ongoing Dam Integrity programs to fix their aging Erie Canal System and it's tree covered, unsafe embankments.

If you don't agree with the rather obvious "safety statements" being made by the Canal Corporation, at least recognize the potential issues of keeping unsafe water impounding structures in any town village or community. 

Doing that, letting unsafe earthen embankments get zero safety inspections and zero required maintenance would most likely facilitate the need for many homeowners & businesses to purchase Flood Insurance.

For some that, Flood Insurance policy would become MANDATORY based on FEMA Flood Maps

Read more about how this Erie Canal Embankment Integrity Work has changed your communities' local FEMA Flood Map Designations  

Do not expect that your community leadership, your Town or Village government officials or any civic-minded group will step in and watch out for your best interest.

Here's a little proof these folks are NOT considering the safety of their constituents when discussing Erie Canal Embankment Dam Safety