In an effort to maintain inclusion in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s National Flood Plain Insurance Program, that provides flood insurance to property owners, renters and businesses, Callaway County has sued three property owners for alleged violation of the county’s floodplain rules.

The county commission has filed suit against T&T Pallet and Farmer Companies, or Farmer Holding Inc., as well as one residential homeowner.

According to court documents, due to the fact the properties are not complying with county floodplain ordinances, FEMA has given the county until Nov. 29, of this year to bring the properties into compliance.

If the county can’t get the three properties being in compliance, its possible that Callaway County, in its entirety, will be removed from the NFIP.

Callaway County is reportedly at moderate risk for flooding, with over 2,800 or around 11% of properties at risk over the next 30 years.