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Athens City Council passed Resolution 2026-01

A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE WEEK OF JANUARY 25-30, 2026, ATHENS FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK

            WHEREAS, the City of Athens, Tennessee is composed of areas of designated flood hazard as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and,

            WHEREAS, these areas of Athens, Tennessee are subject to damages and losses due to flood waters; and,

            WHEREAS, the City of Athens, Tennessee is a program participant in the National Flood Insurance Program having applied for and complied with program guidelines; and,

            WHEREAS, many owners of properties located in flood prone areas of Athens, Tennessee do not have supplemental flood insurance policies; and,

            WHEREAS, the City of Athens seeks to inform all of its residents that flood insurance is available to cover structures and their contents; and

            WHEREAS, the City of Athens, Tennessee has a responsibility to keep its citizens fully advised of governmental activities and programs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Athens, Tennessee, as follows:

That the recitals above are true and accurate and form a part of this Resolution; and

That meeting in regular session this 20^th day of January 2026, that the week of January 25-30, 2026, is hereby declared to be “Flood Awareness Week” for the City of Athens, Tennessee; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by this body that all citizens of Athens, Tennessee are hereby urged to learn more about the National Flood Insurance Program benefits as they can apply to their property.