The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has made final determinations regarding flood hazards in certain communities. The updates may involve changes to flood elevations, hazard zones, and other floodplain details on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. These maps and reports are essential for community floodplain management and for participation in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. Starting May 6, 2025, these updated documents will be available for review both at local community offices and online.
Simple Explanation
FEMA has updated the maps that show which areas might flood in some towns, and these maps will help keep people safe and let them get special flood insurance starting May 2025.