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  • 2021-00396 — Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
    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.

  • 2021-04152 — Final Flood Hazard Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 12011
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard information for certain communities. This information is crucial for floodplain management and insurance purposes and includes updates to Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. Communities must adopt these measures to participate in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. The public can access these updates through the FEMA Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA made new maps to show where floods might happen in some places, so everyone can be ready and safe, and people need these maps for flood insurance.

  • 2025-04889 — Final Flood Hazard Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13381
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard determinations for certain communities. These determinations involve changes to flood maps, known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and supporting studies, which are necessary for qualifying for the National Flood Insurance Program. These updated maps are crucial for local floodplain management and are available for public inspection. Communities must adopt these measures by July 8, 2025, to maintain their participation in the program.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has made new rules about which places might flood. These rules help keep people safe and say what towns need to do to stay in a program that offers flood insurance.

  • 2021-01107 — Final Flood Hazard Determinations
    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.