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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97057
    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 include updates to the Base Flood Elevations, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and Flood Insurance Rate Maps based on new scientific or technical data. Communities affected by these updates have 90 days to request a reconsideration of the changes. Revised maps and flood hazard information are available online through the FEMA Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is changing the maps that show where floods might happen in different places. If people don't agree with these changes, they have 90 days to ask for another look.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11789
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced new or modified flood hazard determinations for various communities. These determinations include changes to flood risk areas as shown by Letters of Map Revision (LOMR), impacting Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). Such changes will influence flood insurance premium calculations for new structures and their contents. Communities must adapt their floodplain management practices to comply with these updated determinations to continue participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is telling some places how deep water might get when it rains a lot, so people know where it's safe to build homes. These changes help decide how much people need to pay to protect their new houses from floods.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1522
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced new or modified flood hazard determinations. These changes affect flood elevations, zone designations, and regulatory floodways for certain communities, as detailed in Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs). These updates are crucial for communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and are based on the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. Residents and property owners are encouraged to review the updated information online or in designated community locations.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, a part of the Department of Homeland Security, is changing some map details to show new flood risks, which helps people know if they need flood insurance. These changes help keep people safe if a flood happens.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97029
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice regarding changes in flood hazard determinations for certain communities, based on updated scientific or technical information. These changes affect Base Flood Elevations, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and other related factors, and are reflected in updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Study reports. Community members have 90 days to appeal these determinations following notification. The changes are made under federal regulations and aim to aid in floodplain management and the National Flood Insurance Program.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is telling some towns that their maps showing where big floods might happen are being updated because they have new information. People in those towns can say if they think any changes aren't right, but they need to do it quickly.

  • 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 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: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:89 FR 101029
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard determinations for various communities, affecting Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), flood depths, and Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). These changes are crucial for communities to participate in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. The new information will be available for inspection online and at designated community repositories by April 23, 2025. Residents and property owners are encouraged to review the revised FIRMs and Flood Insurance Study reports to understand the impact on their areas.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has made new decisions about which areas might flood, and these changes will help people understand their risks and buy the right kind of insurance. People can look at these new maps online or in certain places starting April 23, 2025, to see if their home or neighborhood is affected.

  • 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 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.