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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 554
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to the major disaster declaration for North Dakota initially declared by the President on July 9, 2020. This update, issued on December 18, 2020, adds Kidder and Wells Counties to the list of areas eligible for federal disaster assistance. These areas are now entitled to receive aid for public assistance programs. The announcement includes various Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers applicable for disaster support funding.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA said that some places in North Dakota need help because something big and bad happened, so now Kidder and Wells Counties can also get help to fix things like buildings and roads.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11840
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has finalized flood hazard determinations for specific communities. These determinations might include changes to flood risk levels or maps, which are important for floodplain management and insurance purposes. By June 18, 2025, the updated maps will be available for public inspection online and at designated locations, helping communities qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program. Residents are encouraged to review these updates to understand how they might be affected by changes in flood risk assessments.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated maps showing where floods might happen in certain areas. These new maps will help people and communities stay safe and buy insurance in case of floods.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10114
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice about an amendment to a previous disaster declaration for Maryland, originally declared on March 26, 2020. This amendment was made on January 20, 2021, and it involves appointing Janice P. Barlow as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing MaryAnn Tierney. The notice also lists various federal assistance programs available for disaster recovery, such as Community Disaster Loans and Crisis Counseling. Dean Webster from FEMA's Office of Response and Recovery is the contact person for more information.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed the person in charge of helping Maryland after a big problem happened, and now Janice is in charge instead of MaryAnn. They also mentioned some help people can get, like special loans and talking to someone if they are upset, but it's a bit tricky to understand who can get it or how much help there is.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101029
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard determinations for various communities, affecting Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), flood depths, and Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). These changes are crucial for communities to participate in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. The new information will be available for inspection online and at designated community repositories by April 23, 2025. Residents and property owners are encouraged to review the revised FIRMs and Flood Insurance Study reports to understand the impact on their areas.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has made new decisions about which areas might flood, and these changes will help people understand their risks and buy the right kind of insurance. People can look at these new maps online or in certain places starting April 23, 2025, to see if their home or neighborhood is affected.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 555
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to the major disaster declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands, initially declared on April 2, 2020. This change, effective December 13, 2020, appoints David Maurstad as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster, replacing Thomas Von Essen. The notice also specifies which federal aid programs can be used for recovery efforts in response to the disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed the person in charge of helping the U.S. Virgin Islands after a big disaster, and now David Maurstad is the boss. They also explained which programs can help fix things, but didn't say exactly how the help will be given or why they changed the person in charge.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102934
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting public comments on flood hazard determinations, which could involve changes to flood maps and reports for different communities. These maps are crucial as they help communities manage floodplains and participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Comments are due by March 18, 2025, and can be submitted online or by contacting FEMA directly. The information from these determinations helps set the minimum requirements for floodplain management, though communities can choose to adopt stricter measures.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to give their thoughts on changes to flood maps that help keep homes safe from water. These maps let towns join a program to protect against floods and can be stricter if they want.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97035
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a previous disaster declaration related to Florida's major disaster from October 11, 2024. This update adds several counties, including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe, to the list of areas affected by the disaster. It also details the different types of federal assistance available to these regions, such as disaster loans and housing assistance. This amendment was issued on October 15, 2024, providing necessary support to those impacted by the disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping more places in Florida after a big storm by giving them things like money and housing help, but people might not understand why some areas were chosen or how the help will work because the details aren't clear.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97057
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice about changes in flood hazard determinations for various communities. These changes include updates to the Base Flood Elevations, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and Flood Insurance Rate Maps based on new scientific or technical data. Communities affected by these updates have 90 days to request a reconsideration of the changes. Revised maps and flood hazard information are available online through the FEMA Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is changing the maps that show where floods might happen in different places. If people don't agree with these changes, they have 90 days to ask for another look.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97028
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced an amendment to an earlier emergency declaration for Tennessee, originally issued on September 27, 2024. The update specifies that the incident period is now closed as of September 30, 2024. People and organizations in Tennessee affected by this can access various federal programs, including disaster legal services and housing assistance. For more information, Dean Webster at FEMA is the point of contact.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has changed a note about an emergency in Tennessee, saying the special help period ended on September 30, 2024. People there can now get help with things like housing and legal advice if they were affected.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10113
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending the major disaster declaration for the State of Oregon. This amendment, issued on January 22, 2021, specifically includes Josephine County for permanent work categories C-G. Previously, the area was already designated for emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance under the Public Assistance program. The amendment outlines various federal programs and funds available for disaster assistance and continues to support affected areas after the President's disaster declaration on September 15, 2020.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping people in Oregon after a big disaster by sending more help to a place called Josephine County, where they will fix things like roads and buildings. They didn't say how much money they will use or exactly what they will fix, which might make it tricky to know how things will be sorted out.