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  • 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:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11847
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, published a notice inviting the public to comment on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations involve potential changes to flood maps that impact Base Flood Elevation, Special Flood Hazard Areas, and other flood-related zones. The purpose is to gather input on these preliminary changes, which are essential for communities to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Comments must be submitted by June 10, 2025, and further details can be found on FEMA's website.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants people to tell them what they think about new plans to change maps that show where floods might happen. These maps help decide who needs special insurance in case of a flood.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1526
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced final decisions on changes to flood hazard determinations in various communities. These changes involve updates to maps showing flood risk areas, which are crucial for flood insurance and management. The updated flood information helps communities comply with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by adopting necessary floodplain management measures. Details about these changes can be accessed through local map repositories or the FEMA Map Service Center online.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, the group that helps during big emergencies, has made changes to special maps that show which places might get flooded. These new maps help people understand where flooding could happen and can affect buying flood insurance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11836
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice regarding changes to flood hazard determinations for various communities. These changes involve updates to Base Flood Elevations, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and more, as depicted on Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The revisions stem from new scientific data and will be finalized as detailed in the notice. Residents have 90 days from the second publication in local newspapers to request reconsideration of these updates with their community's Chief Executive Officer.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is telling some towns that they found new information about floods, and they might need to change their plans for what areas could get flooded. People in those towns can ask questions or suggest changes if they don't like the new information.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11849
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized new or updated flood hazard determinations, which include changes to flood elevations, depths, hazard areas, and regulatory floodways for various communities as outlined in updated Letters of Map Revision (LOMR). These revisions impact the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and, in some instances, the Flood Insurance Study reports for those communities. The changes are intended to guide floodplain management and help communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The revised maps and information are available for public inspection online and at local community map repositories.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed the maps that show where floods might happen, so people can get ready and stay safe. These maps help decide who needs to buy special 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 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:86 FR 5230
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is announcing updates to flood hazard determinations for certain communities. These changes involve adjustments to Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), and regulatory floodways on official maps because of new scientific data. These updates will affect flood insurance rates and are reflected in the revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. Community members have 90 days from the notice in local newspapers to request reconsideration of these changes.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has changed some rules about which areas can flood, and this might change how much people pay for flood insurance. People in these areas can ask for changes if they don't agree with the new rules.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10507
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, announced changes in flood hazard determinations for certain communities. These changes involve updating Base Flood Elevations, flood depths, and Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries based on new data, impacting the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and related reports. The affected communities’ maps and reports can be reviewed online or locally. FEMA allows a 90-day period for communities to request a reconsideration of these changes by contacting their Chief Executive Officer.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, which helps us prepare for emergencies, is changing some maps that show where it might flood in certain places. They want to make sure the maps are just right, but people can ask questions about these changes for a little while if they think something is wrong.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2434
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice announcing changes in flood hazard determinations for various communities. This update includes modifications to Base Flood Elevations, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and other related details based on new scientific or technical data. These changes are reflected in the updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps and supporting documents. Affected communities must use these revisions to calculate accurate flood insurance rates, and they have a 90-day window to request a reconsideration of these determinations.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is changing maps that show which areas might get flooded, and these new maps will help decide how much people need to pay for flood insurance. If anyone thinks the new maps are wrong, they have 90 days to ask FEMA to look at them again.