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  • 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:86 FR 11319
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations might involve changes to flood maps and reports, which are important for community planning and determining flood insurance rates. The information is crucial for communities looking to join or remain in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Interested parties must submit their comments by May 25, 2021, and can review the preliminary maps online.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to know what people think about some new maps that show which areas might flood. These maps help decide how much flood insurance people need to buy for their homes.

  • 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:89 FR 97056
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), issued a notice amending the emergency disaster declaration for Florida initially made on September 24, 2024. The amendment, dated October 31, 2024, indicates that the incident period for this emergency closed on October 7, 2024. It provides several Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) for programs related to disaster recovery, including community loans, crisis counseling, and housing assistance. Deanne Criswell, FEMA's Administrator, announced these updates.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is updating rules to help people in Florida recover from a problem everyone had earlier; they closed the help window on October 7, and are now sharing ways to get support, like loans and counseling, but didn't say how much money is given or explain some tricky words.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95804
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting public comments on the new FEMA Tribal Declarations Interim Guidance, which updates the previous 2017 guidance. This new guidance aims to address challenges faced by Tribal Nations when requesting federal disaster assistance, following extensive consultations with these communities. The document is available online, and comments can be submitted until January 2, 2025. FEMA has stated that the final guidance will not have the force of law.

    Simple Explanation

    The FEMA is asking people to share their thoughts on a new guide that helps Tribal Nations ask for help after big disasters. They have made some changes since 2017, and people can send in their ideas until January 2, 2025, but the new rules won't be like laws.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11322
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard determinations that might involve modifications to aspects such as Base Flood Elevations and Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries for certain communities. These changes are important for communities to adopt floodplain management measures and for calculating proper flood insurance rates under the National Flood Insurance Program. The final determinations have been made available online and locally, and the new information will take effect on June 2, 2021. This notice also informs property owners to review the updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Study reports for their areas.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated maps showing which areas might flood and how deep the water could get. These new maps help decide how to keep buildings safe and how much flood insurance should cost.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97019
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration in South Carolina, identified as FEMA-4829-DR, which was originally declared on September 29, 2024. The amendment, issued on October 23, 2024, clarifies the end date for the incident period as October 7, 2024. Additionally, the notice lists several specific federal assistance programs related to disaster relief that may be applicable for people affected by the disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is updating its promise to help people in South Carolina after a big storm. They are changing some details, like when the storm help period ends, but they didn't explain some things very clearly, like which places are getting help or how they'll make sure the help is used properly.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13383
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on proposed flood risk changes, which could affect areas prone to flooding as indicated on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and detailed in the accompanying Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. These changes will influence floodplain management measures that communities must adhere to for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The proposed determinations aim to ensure communities are prepared for potential flooding events. Interested individuals can share their feedback before the deadline of June 20, 2025, and have the opportunity to review the preliminary maps and studies online.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to know what people think about changes they plan to make to maps that show where floods might happen. These changes help towns know how to stay safe from floods and keep getting flood insurance. People can share their thoughts on these changes until June 20, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16144
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is inviting public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for several communities. These determinations include changes to flood maps that designate base flood elevations and special flood hazard areas. This information is crucial for communities to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Residents and stakeholders can review the preliminary maps online and submit feedback by July 16, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to change maps that show areas at risk of flooding, and they are asking people to share what they think about these changes by July 16, 2025. These maps help decide who needs flood insurance.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10837
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a final rule concerning flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The rule specifies that certain communities, which have not complied with floodplain management requirements, are scheduled for suspension, meaning they will lose access to NFIP flood insurance unless they meet the necessary regulations before the specified dates. FEMA provides a resource at fema.gov for individuals to verify the participation status of their community. The rule clarifies that notifications have been given to communities, and suspensions will take effect barring required compliance.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is telling towns they need to follow the rules for dealing with floods to keep getting special flood insurance, and they can check online to see if they're following the rules, but people without the internet can still get help by asking their local flood experts.