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  • 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: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 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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10504
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice about changes in flood hazard determinations for various communities. These changes involve updates to Base Flood Elevations, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and related designations on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Communities have a 90-day window to appeal these changes. FEMA has also provided online resources and map repositories where affected individuals can review the revised flood hazard information.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is making new maps to show which neighborhoods might get flooded, and people in those areas have 90 days to say if they think the maps are wrong.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11844
    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 involve updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports based on new scientific or technical data. The notice states that affected communities have 90 days from the second local newspaper notification to request reconsideration of these changes. The updates are necessary for communities to maintain or qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is making changes to maps that show which areas might flood and is letting towns know they can ask questions or request changes. People have 90 days after seeing this in the local newspaper to say if they want to change anything.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11311
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has updated flood hazard determinations for various communities. These changes are based on new scientific or technical data and are shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and in Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. The updates are documented through a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), which insurance agents use to calculate flood insurance rates for new buildings. Community members have 90 days to request reconsideration of these changes, and the details are available online or at local community map repositories.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated maps that help people know which areas might get flooded, and these new maps will be used to figure out how much money people need to pay for flood insurance. If anyone thinks the changes are wrong, they have 90 days to ask for another look.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11316
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice regarding changes in flood hazard determinations for certain communities. These determinations involve updates to things like Base Flood Elevations and Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, based on new scientific or technical data. The changes are reflected in the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Study reports, which have been updated through Letters of Map Revision. These updates are important for calculating flood insurance premium rates and must be used for new and renewed policies. Community members have 90 days after the changes are announced locally to request a review of these flood hazard determinations.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is telling some places that their maps showing where floods could happen have changed a little because of new information, and these changes help determine how much flood insurance people should get. People in these places have 90 days to ask for changes if they think the new maps aren't right.

  • 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: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 13761
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced new updates to flood maps for certain communities based on the latest scientific data. These changes, detailed in the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, aim to reflect more accurate flood risks. Communities now have 90 days after local newspaper announcements to file any appeals to these changes. Additionally, the updated flood information is available online for public access and will be used to guide flood management and insurance policies.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA updated maps showing which areas might flood because they have better information now. People in these areas have 90 days to say if they disagree with the changes, and they can check the new flood information online.