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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4756
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting comments on proposed changes to flood hazard maps and related studies that affect various communities. These changes may impact base flood elevations, depth, special flood hazard areas, and floodways. The updated maps and studies are essential for communities to manage floodplains and maintain eligibility for the National Flood Insurance Program. Residents and interested parties can access the preliminary reports online and submit comments or appeals by April 16, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to share their thoughts on new maps showing places that might flood, which can help keep towns safe and make sure they can get flood insurance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8376
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    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).

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has made changes to maps that show which areas are likely to flood. These changes help decide how much people need to pay for flood insurance on new houses to keep them safe if it rains too much.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102930
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated maps showing areas that might flood, so people know if their homes are in danger and can get the right insurance. It's like getting a new map that helps you see where puddles could happen in the neighborhood when it rains a lot.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 556
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued an amendment to the major disaster declaration for Louisiana, initially declared by the President on October 16, 2020. This amendment, effective December 23, 2020, adds several areas for additional disaster support, including various parishes for different levels of assistance like debris removal, emergency protective measures, and permanent work. It also specifies which assistance programs and funds, like Community Disaster Loans and Hazard Mitigation Grants, are available for these affected areas. The document further identifies the catalog numbers for different federal assistance programs related to the disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping Louisiana because of a big storm by giving extra support to certain areas for cleaning up and fixing things, but they didn't explain why they picked those places, and it's hard to tell how much it will cost.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97039
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to the major disaster declaration for the state of Georgia, initially declared on September 30, 2024. The amendment, issued on October 21, 2024, includes additional counties that are affected by the disaster and eligible for various types of federal assistance. These counties now qualify for permanent work and public assistance programs, including debris removal and emergency protective measures. Affected counties can also access multiple federal assistance programs, such as community disaster loans, crisis counseling, and disaster unemployment assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping people in Georgia who had a big disaster, and they're adding more places where help is needed. They will clean up the mess and help with things like jobs and counseling.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10128
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA made a change for Delaware by picking a new person, Janice P. Barlow, to help the state after a big disaster, and they will also offer different kinds of help for people who were affected.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10116
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice to update a major disaster declaration for Virginia, originally declared on April 2, 2020. This amendment, effective January 20, 2021, names Janice P. Barlow as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing MaryAnn Tierney. FEMA provides various forms of federal assistance and services following the disaster, including loans, counseling, and housing aid. This notice ensures continued federal support and coordination for the affected communities in Virginia.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is making an update to a big help plan for Virginia after a disaster. Janice is now in charge of coordinating the help, taking over from MaryAnn, to make sure Virginia gets the support it needs.

  • 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:86 FR 553
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a previous disaster declaration for Ohio, originally issued on June 18, 2019. This change took effect on December 28, 2020, and involves appointing Joseph Cirone as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Steven W. Johnson. FEMA also outlined several programs with specific federal assistance numbers for disaster recovery efforts. These updates are part of FEMA's ongoing response to manage the declared disaster effectively.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed who is in charge of helping Ohio recover from a disaster and is now working with a new person named Joseph. Some parts of the notice are a bit confusing because they mention special codes and details without explaining them, which might make it hard for people to understand everything.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97060
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a disaster declaration for Puerto Rico. This change, effective October 22, 2024, involves the appointment of David Miller Jr. as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Robert Little III. This action is part of FEMA's ongoing disaster response and involves several assistance programs, such as Community Disaster Loans and Crisis Counseling, identified by specific Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is letting people know that David Miller Jr. is now in charge of helping Puerto Rico after a big disaster, taking over from Robert Little III. This helps keep things running smoothly when people need help.