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  • 2024-28644 — Alabama; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97060
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a notice amending the emergency declaration for Alabama originally declared on September 26, 2024. This amendment officially closes the incident period as of September 29, 2024. It includes a list of federal assistance programs for reporting and fund withdrawal, such as Community Disaster Loans and Crisis Counseling. The responsible contact for further information is Dean Webster from FEMA's Office of Response and Recovery.

    Simple Explanation

    The government said that a storm emergency in Alabama is over now, and they're offering special help programs to fix things, like giving out money and offering counseling. Dean Webster from FEMA can explain more if people have questions.

  • 2024-28658 — South Carolina; Amendment No. 10 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97019
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration in South Carolina, identified as FEMA-4829-DR, which was originally declared on September 29, 2024. The amendment, issued on October 23, 2024, clarifies the end date for the incident period as October 7, 2024. Additionally, the notice lists several specific federal assistance programs related to disaster relief that may be applicable for people affected by the disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is updating its promise to help people in South Carolina after a big storm. They are changing some details, like when the storm help period ends, but they didn't explain some things very clearly, like which places are getting help or how they'll make sure the help is used properly.

  • 2025-06597 — Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16149
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized new or modified flood hazard determinations for various communities. These updates involve changes to flood maps and reports, which help inform flood insurance rates and floodplain management requirements. Communities can access these updates online or at specified local Map Repositories. FEMA encourages property owners to review these updates to understand how they might affect insurance or property requirements.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has changed some of the maps that show which areas might get flooded, and people can check these new maps to see if it changes anything about their homes, like needing more insurance.

  • 2025-05123 — Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13768
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice asking for public comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations for certain communities. These changes might involve alterations to Base Flood Elevation, flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, or regulatory floodway designations on Flood Insurance Rate Maps and related reports. Submissions are due by June 24, 2025, and the proposed changes aim to ensure communities meet floodplain management requirements necessary for participating in the National Flood Insurance Program. Community members can access the relevant documents online or at local map repositories for review and comparison.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to share their thoughts about changes to maps that show which areas are likely to flood. These maps will help communities stay safe and buy flood insurance.

  • 2021-02752 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; State Administrative Plan for the Hazard Mitigation Program
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8920
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is asking the public for comments on reinstating an information collection that has expired. This collection is connected to the State Administrative Plan for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), which is a guide on administering the HMGP funds. FEMA needs this plan to be approved by its regional administrator before states, territories, or tribal governments can receive funds. This notice aims to make sure the public knows FEMA will submit this information to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants people to send in their thoughts about a plan to make sure states and places can get money to help protect against disasters. They need to show a plan to their big boss before getting the money, and they want to make sure they're collecting the right info to get the thumbs up from the big data-checking people.

  • 2021-03308 — Oklahoma; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10116
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended the notice for a major disaster declaration in Oklahoma, originally dated December 21, 2020. This amendment, issued on January 13, 2021, adds several counties, including Alfalfa, Blaine, and Comanche, among others, to the list of areas affected by the disaster. These areas are now eligible to receive public assistance. The amendment also includes specific codes for federal assistance programs to help in reporting and obtaining funds.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is helping people in some parts of Oklahoma because something bad happened there, and they are making sure more places can get help too. They're letting everyone know who can get this help and how they can ask for it.

  • 2021-01514 — Final Flood Hazard Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6899
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard determinations, including changes to Base Flood Elevations and Special Flood Hazard Areas, for various communities. These updates are reflected in the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, which help communities manage flood risks and qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program. The new maps will be available online by May 18, 2021, and are used by insurance agents to set flood insurance premiums. Affected property owners can review the new maps online or at local community offices.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has made new flood maps to show which areas might get flooded and how high the water might go, helping towns and insurance people prepare. People can look at these maps online or at local offices.

  • 2021-03323 — Arizona; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10112
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended the major disaster declaration for Arizona, originally declared on April 4, 2020. This amendment, effective January 20, 2021, changes the Federal Coordinating Officer, appointing Tammy L. Littrell to replace Robert J. Fenton. The notice includes several Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers relevant for disaster-related financial assistance and grants.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA made a change in the team helping Arizona after a big disaster, putting Tammy L. Littrell in charge instead of Robert J. Fenton. Some numbers mentioned are like secret codes for different types of help money, but they don't explain what each one means for this disaster.

  • 2024-28633 — Tennessee; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97017
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a previous major disaster declaration for Tennessee. This amendment, effective from October 7, 2024, involves the appointment of Darryl L. Dragoo as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Leda M. Khoury. FEMA also detailed the various federal assistance programs available for disaster relief and recovery. Citizens can contact Dean Webster for further information.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is updating their plan to help people in Tennessee after a big storm. They're bringing in a new person named Darryl to lead the help effort, and people can ask a person named Dean if they have questions.

  • 2024-28591 — Tennessee; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97056
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released a notice amending a major disaster declaration in Tennessee originally declared in December 2023. This amendment, occurring on October 7, 2024, involves the appointment of Darryl L. Dragoo as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster, replacing Leda M. Khoury. Several Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers are provided for use in reporting and funding, covering various areas such as disaster loans, crisis counseling, and housing assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    In Tennessee, FEMA is making changes to help people after a big storm, and they have a new person named Darryl in charge. They also have some codes to figure out how to use money to help people, but it’s not super clear what all of them mean.

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