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  • 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 11841
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations could lead to changes in Base Flood Elevation (BFE), flood zones, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for certain communities. Comments are due by June 10, 2025, and can be submitted online or to FEMA's Chief of Engineering Services. The purpose of these actions is to ensure communities meet the requirements for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by updating their floodplain management measures.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants people to say what they think about new flood maps that show where it might flood in the future. These maps help decide where people can build houses safely and who needs flood insurance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97029
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice regarding changes in flood hazard determinations for certain communities, based on updated scientific or technical information. These changes affect Base Flood Elevations, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and other related factors, and are reflected in updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Study reports. Community members have 90 days to appeal these determinations following notification. The changes are made under federal regulations and aim to aid in floodplain management and the National Flood Insurance Program.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is telling some towns that their maps showing where big floods might happen are being updated because they have new information. People in those towns can say if they think any changes aren't right, but they need to do it quickly.

  • 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.

  • 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 12013
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for several communities. These proposals may involve changes to areas considered at risk of flooding, shown on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and in Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. Communities need to adopt these updates to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The updated documents will also help determine flood insurance rates for new buildings. Comments on these proposals must be submitted by June 1, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people what they think about changes to special maps that show where floods might happen, so communities can be ready and get good insurance deals.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11316
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice regarding changes in flood hazard determinations for certain communities. These determinations involve updates to things like Base Flood Elevations and Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, based on new scientific or technical data. The changes are reflected in the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Study reports, which have been updated through Letters of Map Revision. These updates are important for calculating flood insurance premium rates and must be used for new and renewed policies. Community members have 90 days after the changes are announced locally to request a review of these flood hazard determinations.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is telling some places that their maps showing where floods could happen have changed a little because of new information, and these changes help determine how much flood insurance people should get. People in these places have 90 days to ask for changes if they think the new maps aren't right.

  • 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:89 FR 101033
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced proposed flood hazard changes for several communities, which might involve modifying flood zone boundaries and base flood elevations on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and related studies. These changes are crucial for floodplain management that communities must adopt to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The public is invited to submit comments on these proposals by March 13, 2025. Community residents can review relevant documents online and submit feedback through the provided contact details.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, a group that helps keep people safe from floods, is asking for opinions on new maps showing where floods might happen in different towns. These maps help the towns decide how to deal with floods, and everyone can look at the maps online and tell FEMA what they think before March 13, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11842
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has published a notice requesting comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations involve potential changes to Base Flood Elevations, flood depths, and other flood-related designations on FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). The notice aims to gather public opinion on these changes before they take effect, which may impact how communities qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Communities can view these proposed changes online and submit comments until June 10, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants feedback on new maps showing where flooding might occur, which could change how flood insurance works for some places. People can look at these maps online and tell FEMA what they think until June 10, 2025.

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