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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a notice regarding changes in flood hazard determinations for certain communities, which involves updating Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports based on new scientific and technical data. These changes are documented through a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) and affect how communities manage floodplain areas and qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Community residents have a 90-day window from the second publication date in local newspapers to request reconsideration of these changes. Updated flood hazard information is available for inspection online and at local community map repositories.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized new or updated flood hazard determinations for several communities. These changes involve flood elevations, depths, and zone designations, and are documented in Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs). These revisions amend the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and sometimes the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. The updated information will be used to calculate flood insurance rates and ensure communities meet the National Flood Insurance Program requirements. Community members can view these changes online or in designated local locations.

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.