MSD and F.E.M.A. Regulations

A big thank you to MSD and Lori Rafferty and Lisa Hardley for hosting the Kentucky Association of Professional Land Surveyors (KAPS) today in an informational meeting about the new FEMA requirements.  The meeting was informative and helpful on the different issues in filling out Elevation Certificates.  Richard Matheny of Cardinal Surveying attended on behalf […]

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Winter is Back. Need a F.E.M.A. Elevation Certificate ?

F.E.M.A. Elevation Certificates can be performed in all types of weather.  If you have received a notice from your insurance company that you need a new FEMAElevation Certificate for flood insurance purposes, please give Cardinal Surveying a call.  We utilize G.P.S. and communicate with M.S.D. on all of our Elevation Certificates.  If your property qualifies, […]

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County Surveyor-Richard Matheny

On January, 29th, 2014, the Louisville Courier Journal listed unopposed candidates for the 2014 elections and Richard Matheny of Cardinal Surveying is one of them!  Richard filed this week for his 3rd term as County Surveyor for Jefferson County which encompasses all of Metro Louisville.   Richard serves in this “unpaid” position as a public service […]

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KAPS 2014 LAND SURVEYOR Conference

The annual land surveyors meeting for Kentucky is February 20-22, 2014  in Lexington, Kentucky.  A good opportunity to learn about new trends in land surveying techniques, meet with fellow land surveyors, and learn some interesting historical facts about land surveying in Kentucky.   On Thursday, you can hear a presentation by Andrew Dodson on “Building an […]

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New FEMA Regulations

The Biggert-Water Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 became effective on October 1st and it brings significant reforms to the national Flood Insurance Program.  All homeowners who have flood insurance  policies will need a new Elevation Certificate when the policy comes up for renewal.  Cardinal Surveying utilizes GPS technology to obtain accurate information for the […]

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FEMA Certifications-Louisville, KY New mapping and local regulatory determinations by MSD have placed certain parcels in and outside of the Floodplain and floodway around Jefferson County, Kentucky.  If you have recently received a letter from your insurance company, MSD  or if you are purchasing a new home near a creek or stream, you should obtain […]

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