The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice about changes in flood hazard determinations for various communities. These changes involve updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports based on new scientific or technical data. The notice states that affected communities have 90 days from the second local newspaper notification to request reconsideration of these changes. The updates are necessary for communities to maintain or qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program.
Simple Explanation
FEMA is making changes to maps that show which areas might flood and is letting towns know they can ask questions or request changes. People have 90 days after seeing this in the local newspaper to say if they want to change anything.