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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1522
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced new or modified flood hazard determinations. These changes affect flood elevations, zone designations, and regulatory floodways for certain communities, as detailed in Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs). These updates are crucial for communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and are based on the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. Residents and property owners are encouraged to review the updated information online or in designated community locations.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, a part of the Department of Homeland Security, is changing some map details to show new flood risks, which helps people know if they need flood insurance. These changes help keep people safe if a flood happens.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8372
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a list of communities with changes in flood risks. These changes, based on new data, are reflected on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and may affect flood insurance rates for those areas. The modifications are done through a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), and affected parties have 90 days to appeal these changes. Revised flood hazard information is available online and at community map locations, and these updates are crucial for communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is changing the way they look at flood risks in some areas, which might change how much people have to pay for flood insurance. These changes are based on new information, and local communities can check and maybe challenge the changes if they want.

  • 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 5233
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard determinations for various communities, which include changes to flood maps and insurance studies. These updated maps and reports are crucial for communities to manage floodplain areas and for determining proper flood insurance rates. Communities must adopt these measures to participate in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. The adjustments will take effect on May 4, 2021, and the new information is accessible online through FEMA's Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has made new maps to show areas where floods are likely to happen in certain communities. These maps help towns plan for flooding and help people understand how much flood insurance might cost.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16142
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard determinations for various communities, which include updates to Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and other relevant information. These determinations are detailed in the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and, where necessary, in Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. Communities must adopt these maps and reports to continue participating in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. The information becomes officially available on September 5, 2025, both in local community repositories and online via FEMA's Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has decided where it might flood in certain towns and shared this on a map. Towns need to use these new maps to keep getting help for flood insurance from the government.

  • 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: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 12012
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice finalizing flood hazard determinations for various communities. These determinations may involve changes to Base Flood Elevations, flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, or other flood zone details on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The finalized maps and reports are crucial for communities participating in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as they guide floodplain management efforts and help calculate flood insurance premiums. The finalized information will be accessible online by June 16, 2021, and helps ensure that communities can manage and mitigate flood risks effectively.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, the people who help with emergencies, has decided on new flood maps to show where flooding might happen in different towns. These maps help people know how much they need to pay for flood insurance to protect their homes.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6902
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized new or updated flood hazard determinations for several communities. These changes involve flood elevations, depths, and zone designations, and are documented in Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs). These revisions amend the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and sometimes the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. The updated information will be used to calculate flood insurance rates and ensure communities meet the National Flood Insurance Program requirements. Community members can view these changes online or in designated local locations.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has made changes to maps that show which areas could flood, and they use these changes to figure out how much people need to pay for flood insurance. These updates help make sure towns follow safety rules for floods.