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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:89 FR 102933
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced proposed changes to flood hazard determinations, which involve updates to flood maps and supporting studies for specific communities. These changes affect elements like the Base Flood Elevation and the boundaries of Special Flood Hazard Areas, which are used for floodplain management and insurance purposes. Public comments are invited by March 18, 2025, to provide feedback on these determinations. The preliminary and current maps can be accessed online for comparison, and communities can appeal these proposed changes if they meet certain criteria.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to change some maps that show where floods might happen, and they're asking people to help by telling them what they think before March 18, 2025. These maps help decide who needs special flood insurance and how communities can plan to stay safe from floods.

  • 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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13768
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice asking for public comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations for certain communities. These changes might involve alterations to Base Flood Elevation, flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, or regulatory floodway designations on Flood Insurance Rate Maps and related reports. Submissions are due by June 24, 2025, and the proposed changes aim to ensure communities meet floodplain management requirements necessary for participating in the National Flood Insurance Program. Community members can access the relevant documents online or at local map repositories for review and comparison.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to share their thoughts about changes to maps that show which areas are likely to flood. These maps will help communities stay safe and buy flood insurance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101024
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a notice seeking comments on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may result in changes to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for certain communities. These changes involve potential adjustments to various flood-related measurements and areas, such as Base Flood Elevation (BFE) and Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA), which communities must consider to stay eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Comments on these proposals are due by March 13, 2025, and the community must either adopt these new measures or prove they already meet the requirements. The public can inspect and compare these preliminary and current maps online to participate in the review process.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to make sure communities are safe from floods, so they're thinking about changing some maps that show where floods might happen. They want to know what people think about these changes before March next year.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1521
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a notice requesting public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations may change elements like Base Flood Elevations and Special Flood Hazard Areas on Flood Insurance Rate Maps, which are important for communities to remain part of the National Flood Insurance Program. Comments are due by April 8, 2025, and can be submitted online or via mail. Community members can review the preliminary maps and reports on FEMA's websites or at local Community Map Repositories.

    Simple Explanation

    The government's emergency team, FEMA, wants to hear what people think about changes they are thinking of making to the maps that show where floods might happen. These maps help towns get flood insurance, and you can see them online or at special places in the community.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1525
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice requesting public comments on proposed flood hazard changes. These changes could affect flood maps and insurance study reports, impacting the community's eligibility for the National Flood Insurance Program. Interested parties can view the preliminary maps and submit their comments by April 8, 2025. FEMA also offers a process involving independent experts to help resolve disputes if local consultations do not lead to an agreement.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to look at changes on flood maps that might affect who needs flood insurance. They want to hear what everyone thinks before making final decisions.

  • 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 1526
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is withdrawing its earlier proposed determinations related to flood hazards for Hartford County in Connecticut. This includes changes to aspects like base flood elevations and flood zone boundaries on official maps. This decision was officially made on January 8, 2025. If anyone has questions, they can reach out to Rick Sacbibit at FEMA for more details.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA decided not to change the flood maps for Hartford County, Connecticut, which show where floods are most likely to happen. If someone wants to know more about this decision, they can ask a person named Rick from FEMA.

  • 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.