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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10504
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice about changes in flood hazard determinations for various communities. These changes involve updates to Base Flood Elevations, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and related designations on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Communities have a 90-day window to appeal these changes. FEMA has also provided online resources and map repositories where affected individuals can review the revised flood hazard information.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is making new maps to show which neighborhoods might get flooded, and people in those areas have 90 days to say if they think the maps are wrong.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5233
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard determinations for various communities, which include changes to flood maps and insurance studies. These updated maps and reports are crucial for communities to manage floodplain areas and for determining proper flood insurance rates. Communities must adopt these measures to participate in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. The adjustments will take effect on May 4, 2021, and the new information is accessible online through FEMA's Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has made new maps to show areas where floods are likely to happen in certain communities. These maps help towns plan for flooding and help people understand how much flood insurance might cost.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 12012
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice finalizing flood hazard determinations for various communities. These determinations may involve changes to Base Flood Elevations, flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, or other flood zone details on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The finalized maps and reports are crucial for communities participating in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as they guide floodplain management efforts and help calculate flood insurance premiums. The finalized information will be accessible online by June 16, 2021, and helps ensure that communities can manage and mitigate flood risks effectively.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, the people who help with emergencies, has decided on new flood maps to show where flooding might happen in different towns. These maps help people know how much they need to pay for flood insurance to protect their homes.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8376
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized new or modified flood hazard determinations for various communities. These updates, shown in Letters of Map Revision (LOMR), affect the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and, in some cases, the Flood Insurance Study reports. These changes are used to determine flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their contents. The adjustments have been made to comply with floodplain management measures required by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has made changes to maps that show which areas are likely to flood. These changes help decide how much people need to pay for flood insurance on new houses to keep them safe if it rains too much.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102930
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has finalized new flood hazard determinations. These include updates to flood elevation levels and zone designations in various communities, which have been published in the form of Letters of Map Revision (LOMR). These changes are important for the National Flood Insurance Program and help communities manage floodplain requirements. Property owners and lessees can access this updated flood information online through the FEMA Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated maps showing areas that might flood, so people know if their homes are in danger and can get the right insurance. It's like getting a new map that helps you see where puddles could happen in the neighborhood when it rains a lot.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2437
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized new or modified flood hazard determinations for several communities, as indicated in the Letters of Map Revision (LOMR). These determinations will update the current Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and will be used to calculate flood insurance premiums for new buildings and their contents. Communities must adopt the revised floodplain management measures to continue participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The revised flood hazard information is available online through the FEMA Map Service Center and also in local community map repositories.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is changing some maps that show which areas are likely to flood so people know if they need flood insurance. These changes will help decide how much people should pay for this insurance when they build new houses.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97057
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice about changes in flood hazard determinations for various communities. These changes include updates to the Base Flood Elevations, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and Flood Insurance Rate Maps based on new scientific or technical data. Communities affected by these updates have 90 days to request a reconsideration of the changes. Revised maps and flood hazard information are available online through the FEMA Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is changing the maps that show where floods might happen in different places. If people don't agree with these changes, they have 90 days to ask for another look.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4753
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has finalized changes to flood hazard determinations for various communities. These changes, shown through Letters of Map Revision (LOMR), involve updates to flood maps that affect flood insurance and floodplain management requirements. This includes revised Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) and Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries. The updated information is intended to help communities either adopt new floodplain management measures or show that they have existing measures in place to continue participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The revised maps are accessible to the public both online and at specified community addresses.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated the maps that show which areas might get flooded to help communities know how to keep safe and make sure they have the right plans in place. These changes also help people know about their flood insurance needs.

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