Officials are urging folks that live in the 100 year flood plain to buy flood insurance now if they want a lower rate.

Open houses will be held to educate folks on flood insurance.

County and city officials say residents can purchase insurance a reduced rate now if they act before the adoption of the new flood plain maps.

The first open house is Monday, June 16 from 6:00-8:00p.m.at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran church located at 3133 F Road. The next meeting will be held at the Redlands United Methodist Church on Tuesday.