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  • 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 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:90 FR 16145
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice seeking comments on proposed flood hazard determinations that could affect various communities as outlined in the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. These determinations may involve changes to Base Flood Elevations, flood depths, or Special Flood Hazard Areas. Comments from the public are encouraged by July 16, 2025, as part of the process to participate or maintain participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. Communities affected by these changes can review proposed materials online or at community map repositories.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to know what people think about some changes they're planning to make about where floods might happen, so everyone can stay safe and get insurance if needed. They're asking folks to send their thoughts by July 16, 2025, so communities can be prepared.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5226
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting public comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations, which might involve adjustments to flood maps and reports for certain communities. These updates affect how flood insurance premiums are calculated and influence the community's participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. The maps and reports can be viewed online and comments should be submitted by April 19, 2021. This process aims to ensure accurate flood risk information and may involve expert panels if disagreements arise during community consultations.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to make sure their flood maps are right, so they're asking people to tell them if their town's flood information needs fixing. This helps keep everyone safe and makes sure people pay the right amount for flood insurance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1521
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a notice requesting public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations may change elements like Base Flood Elevations and Special Flood Hazard Areas on Flood Insurance Rate Maps, which are important for communities to remain part of the National Flood Insurance Program. Comments are due by April 8, 2025, and can be submitted online or via mail. Community members can review the preliminary maps and reports on FEMA's websites or at local Community Map Repositories.

    Simple Explanation

    The government's emergency team, FEMA, wants to hear what people think about changes they are thinking of making to the maps that show where floods might happen. These maps help towns get flood insurance, and you can see them online or at special places in the community.

  • 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 101031
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is proposing new flood hazard determinations that may alter flood maps and reports for specific communities to ensure compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standards. FEMA is asking for public comments on these changes by March 13, 2025, before finalizing the updates. The proposed changes involve areas like Base Flood Elevation, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and other flood-related designations. Affected communities can review and comment on these preliminary flood insurance rate maps online or at designated local offices.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to look at new maps that show which places might flood, and they want people to share their thoughts by March.

  • 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 101033
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced proposed flood hazard changes for several communities, which might involve modifying flood zone boundaries and base flood elevations on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and related studies. These changes are crucial for floodplain management that communities must adopt to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The public is invited to submit comments on these proposals by March 13, 2025. Community residents can review relevant documents online and submit feedback through the provided contact details.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, a group that helps keep people safe from floods, is asking for opinions on new maps showing where floods might happen in different towns. These maps help the towns decide how to deal with floods, and everyone can look at the maps online and tell FEMA what they think before March 13, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 12013
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for several communities. These proposals may involve changes to areas considered at risk of flooding, shown on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and in Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. Communities need to adopt these updates to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The updated documents will also help determine flood insurance rates for new buildings. Comments on these proposals must be submitted by June 1, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people what they think about changes to special maps that show where floods might happen, so communities can be ready and get good insurance deals.