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  • 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:89 FR 102928
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued updates to the flood hazard determinations for various communities. These updates, shown in Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs), change aspects such as flood elevations, special flood hazard zones, and regulatory floodways. These changes affect the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and may impact requirements for floodplain management within the National Flood Insurance Program. Communities must implement these updates to continue participating in the program, although they have the option to adopt stricter measures if desired.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated flood maps for some places to show how likely it is for certain areas to flood. These updates help people know where it's risky to build or live because of flooding.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4758
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has made final determinations regarding flood hazards in certain communities. The updates may involve changes to flood elevations, hazard zones, and other floodplain details on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. These maps and reports are essential for community floodplain management and for participation in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. Starting May 6, 2025, these updated documents will be available for review both at local community offices and online.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated the maps that show which areas might flood in some towns, and these maps will help keep people safe and let them get special flood insurance starting May 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97037
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has finalized changes to flood hazard information for certain communities. These changes include adjustments to Base Flood Elevations, flood zone boundaries, and regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), which are critical for floodplain management and participation in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. The new or revised flood hazard information will be officially available on April 9, 2025. Communities must adopt these updates or demonstrate compliance to remain eligible for federal flood insurance.

    Simple Explanation

    The government group that helps with disasters like floods has made some changes to maps showing where floods might happen. People in certain towns need to use these new maps to keep their special flood insurance.

  • 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: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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1515
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice listing communities where flood hazard determinations have been updated due to new scientific or technical data. These changes include modifications to Base Flood Elevations, Special Flood Hazard Areas, and zone designations, as reflected in the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). The revisions, documented through a Letter of Map Revision, are essential for floodplain management and participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. Affected communities can review the changes online or at local map repositories, and they have a 90-day period to request reconsideration of the flood hazard determinations.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is updating maps that show where there might be floods, using new information, so that people can know if their area is risky for flooding and get insurance if needed. People in these areas can check the changes and ask questions if they think something is wrong, but they have 90 days to do it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11841
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations could lead to changes in Base Flood Elevation (BFE), flood zones, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for certain communities. Comments are due by June 10, 2025, and can be submitted online or to FEMA's Chief of Engineering Services. The purpose of these actions is to ensure communities meet the requirements for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by updating their floodplain management measures.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants people to say what they think about new flood maps that show where it might flood in the future. These maps help decide where people can build houses safely and who needs flood insurance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 12011
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard information for certain communities. This information is crucial for floodplain management and insurance purposes and includes updates to Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. Communities must adopt these measures to participate in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. The public can access these updates through the FEMA Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA made new maps to show where floods might happen in some places, so everyone can be ready and safe, and people need these maps for flood insurance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 12017
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    In a notice published by FEMA, corrections were made to a previous proposed flood hazard determination that contained an incorrect table. The new table provides accurate information about flood hazard determinations for communities in Hendricks County, Indiana, and the incorporated areas, including the towns of Brownsburg and Danville. These determinations are crucial for floodplain management and calculating flood insurance premiums. FEMA also invites comments on this matter to be submitted by June 1, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA found a mistake in their earlier map about where flooding might happen in some towns in Indiana, so they fixed it. They want people to check the new map and say what they think by June 1, 2021.