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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).

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.

FEMA, part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced that they have updated their environmental assessment originally conducted in 2010 for their Grant Programs Directorate (GPD). This update is called a Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Assessment (SPEA) and looks into how FEMA's programs for security and preparedness might impact the environment. FEMA believes, based on this new analysis, that the programs will not have any significant negative effects on the environment. They are asking the public to provide comments about this conclusion before a final decision is made.

This document is a notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about the U.S. President's declaration of an emergency in Florida due to Tropical Storm Helene, starting from September 23, 2024. The declaration allows for federal assistance to help manage emergency conditions in various Florida counties, focusing on protective measures, evacuation, and shelter support. The federal assistance is aimed at supporting local efforts to save lives, protect property, and mitigate hazards related to the storm, sharing costs up to 75% for eligible expenses. FEMA appointed John E. Brogan as the Federal Coordinating Officer to oversee the relief efforts.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Advisory Council (NAC) is holding a public meeting on February 12, 2025, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting, which will be accessible online and possibly in person, aims to discuss and vote on recommendations from the Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW) Subcommittee concerning emergency and disaster planning for animals. Public comments can be submitted in advance, and those wishing to speak during the meeting must register by February 7, 2025. The NAC seeks to incorporate feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders to improve FEMA's policies and plans.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice modifying a previous major disaster declaration for Delaware, originally declared in April 2020. This change, effective January 20, 2021, includes appointing Janice P. Barlow as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing MaryAnn Tierney. The notice also lists various assistance programs available under the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance for disaster-affected individuals and communities.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a major disaster declaration for Virginia. This amendment was made on October 25, 2024, and adds certain counties and the independent city of Roanoke as affected areas that can receive public assistance due to the disaster declared on October 1, 2024. The notice specifies various types of federal assistance available, including community disaster loans and crisis counseling. Lee County is now eligible for individual assistance while other areas remain eligible for public assistance.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), issued a notice amending the emergency disaster declaration for Florida initially made on September 24, 2024. The amendment, dated October 31, 2024, indicates that the incident period for this emergency closed on October 7, 2024. It provides several Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) for programs related to disaster recovery, including community loans, crisis counseling, and housing assistance. Deanne Criswell, FEMA's Administrator, announced these updates.

In July 2020, FEMA updated the National Flood Insurance Program rules based on the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 and the Homeowners Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014. This final rule, effective from October 1, 2021, corrects mistakes in the July 20 instructions for these regulations. Some corrections include fixing typos in specific sections and properly numbering or naming certain paragraphs. The final rule clarifies existing flood insurance policies and provides instructions to agents and brokers licensed to sell these policies.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that President has declared a major disaster in Vermont due to severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from July 29 to July 31, 2024. This disaster declaration allows for federal assistance to be provided in the affected counties of Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans, for both Individual and Public Assistance. Additionally, the entire state is eligible for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Federal funds will cover 75% of the costs for disaster assistance, with specific disaster-related financial assistance programs available through FEMA.