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Floodplain policy debate stirs flood risk fears in Henderson County
At a Planning Board meeting, residents and officials debated amendments to ease floodplain construction rules. Fire Chief Livingston argued current 100 and 500 year flood designations are outdated, warning that narrowing floodwaters increases danger and jeopardizes farmland along the French Broad and Mills rivers. A grading contractor supported a favorable recommendation, while others questioned the need to permit more fill in floodplains. The outcome remains uncertain as commissioners may receive or drop the proposal.
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Susan Frady
Jim Miller
Board of Commissioners
Planning Board
Livingston
French Broad
Mills
Henderson County
Rick
Main Street