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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6896
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice requesting public comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations for specific communities. These changes might affect elements like the Base Flood Elevation or flood area boundaries on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). The goal is to collect feedback and information about preliminary FIRMs and supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. These documents help determine flood management strategies and insurance rates. Comments can be submitted until April 26, 2021, and more information is available on FEMA's website.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to share their thoughts on some maps that show which areas might flood. These maps help decide how to keep people safe from floods and how much flood insurance should cost for buildings.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11321
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations, which affect how communities manage floodplain areas. These changes might involve adjustments to Base Flood Elevation (BFE) levels, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries, or the regulatory floodway as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). Communities must adopt these changes to stay in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Comments are due by May 25, 2021, and more information can be accessed through FEMA's online portals. This process allows communities to understand potential impacts on flood insurance rates and develop necessary management strategies.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to share their thoughts on possible changes to maps that show which areas might flood, so that towns can be better prepared and people can know how much their flood insurance might cost.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11847
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, published a notice inviting the public to comment on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations involve potential changes to flood maps that impact Base Flood Elevation, Special Flood Hazard Areas, and other flood-related zones. The purpose is to gather input on these preliminary changes, which are essential for communities to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Comments must be submitted by June 10, 2025, and further details can be found on FEMA's website.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants people to tell them what they think about new plans to change maps that show where floods might happen. These maps help decide who needs special insurance in case of a flood.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11836
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice regarding changes to flood hazard determinations for various communities. These changes involve updates to Base Flood Elevations, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and more, as depicted on Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The revisions stem from new scientific data and will be finalized as detailed in the notice. Residents have 90 days from the second publication in local newspapers to request reconsideration of these updates with their community's Chief Executive Officer.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is telling some towns that they found new information about floods, and they might need to change their plans for what areas could get flooded. People in those towns can ask questions or suggest changes if they don't like the new information.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101025
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations may involve changes to things like flood elevations and hazard area boundaries, which are documented on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). These maps and studies help communities manage flood risks and stay eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA invites the community to review proposed changes and submit any appeals or comments by March 13, 2025, through online resources or specified contact information.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants people to look at new maps showing which areas might flood. They want everyone to check them out and say if they see any problems before March 13, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13770
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) posted a correction notice about a previous publication from February 24, 2025, regarding flood hazard determinations for Berrien County, Michigan. The initial publication had an error in its table by not including the Village of Stevensville as one of the affected communities. FEMA has now published the corrected table that includes all the necessary and accurate information. People can view the updated flood maps and related documents online or send comments to FEMA by June 24, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA made a mistake in a table about areas that might flood in Berrien County, Michigan, and forgot to include a place called the Village of Stevensville. Now they corrected it, and people can look at the new information online or tell FEMA what they think before June 24, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1519
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is inviting public comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations. These determinations could affect floodplain management requirements by altering base flood elevations, flood boundaries, and floodway designations on Flood Insurance Rate Maps for specific communities. The community maps and reports are available for review online, and comments must be submitted by April 8, 2025. Affected communities can appeal these changes, and scientific panels may be used to resolve disagreements if needed.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to give their thoughts on changes they might make to maps showing flood risk. These changes could affect where flood zones are or how high water might rise, and communities can ask questions or say if they disagree until April 8, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97037
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has finalized changes to flood hazard information for certain communities. These changes include adjustments to Base Flood Elevations, flood zone boundaries, and regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), which are critical for floodplain management and participation in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. The new or revised flood hazard information will be officially available on April 9, 2025. Communities must adopt these updates or demonstrate compliance to remain eligible for federal flood insurance.

    Simple Explanation

    The government group that helps with disasters like floods has made some changes to maps showing where floods might happen. People in certain towns need to use these new maps to keep their special flood insurance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11314
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has proposed changes to flood hazard determinations, which could affect Base Flood Elevation, base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or designations, and regulatory floodways on Flood Insurance Rate Maps. They are encouraging people to comment on these proposed changes by May 25, 2021. These determinations impact floodplain management rules that communities must follow to be part of the National Flood Insurance Program. Once finalized, these maps will help decide flood insurance costs for new buildings.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to change some maps that show where floods might happen. They want people to say what they think about these changes by May 25, 2021, because the new maps will help decide how much people pay for flood insurance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1526
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is withdrawing its earlier proposed determinations related to flood hazards for Hartford County in Connecticut. This includes changes to aspects like base flood elevations and flood zone boundaries on official maps. This decision was officially made on January 8, 2025. If anyone has questions, they can reach out to Rick Sacbibit at FEMA for more details.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA decided not to change the flood maps for Hartford County, Connecticut, which show where floods are most likely to happen. If someone wants to know more about this decision, they can ask a person named Rick from FEMA.

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