Hurricane Preparedness in Union, NY (2026)
1 verified hurricane preparedness rules for Union, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Flood Elevation
In the Town of Union outside the Villages of Endicott and Johnson City, § 121-14 sets the specific building standards once base flood elevation data exists: residential lowest floors two feet above base flood elevation, flood openings in enclosed areas below, and nonresidential buildings either elevated or floodproofed to the base flood level.
Town of Union NY Lowest Floor and Flood Vent Standards
Some RestrictionsTown of Union Code § 121-14
In all areas of special flood hazard where base flood elevation data has been provided as set forth in § 121-6, Basis for establishing areas of special flood hazard, and § 121-12B, Use of other base flood and floodway data, the following standards are required: A. Residential construction. New construction and subsequent improvements of any residential structure shall: (1) Have the lowest floor...
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