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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16149
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized new or modified flood hazard determinations for various communities. These updates involve changes to flood maps and reports, which help inform flood insurance rates and floodplain management requirements. Communities can access these updates online or at specified local Map Repositories. FEMA encourages property owners to review these updates to understand how they might affect insurance or property requirements.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has changed some of the maps that show which areas might get flooded, and people can check these new maps to see if it changes anything about their homes, like needing more insurance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16142
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard determinations for various communities, which include updates to Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and other relevant information. These determinations are detailed in the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and, where necessary, in Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. Communities must adopt these maps and reports to continue participating in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. The information becomes officially available on September 5, 2025, both in local community repositories and online via FEMA's Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has decided where it might flood in certain towns and shared this on a map. Towns need to use these new maps to keep getting help for flood insurance from the government.

  • 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 13769
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations that affect certain communities. These changes might adjust flood areas, flood depths, or other related criteria on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), which are important for managing floodplain areas. The public can inspect these proposals online and at local map repositories, and comments should be submitted by June 24, 2025. The determinations help communities comply with floodplain management standards as part of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to give their thoughts on changes to maps that show which areas might flood. These changes help cities keep people safe from floods, and anyone can look at the maps online and share their ideas.

  • 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: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:86 FR 12012
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice finalizing flood hazard determinations for various communities. These determinations may involve changes to Base Flood Elevations, flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, or other flood zone details on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The finalized maps and reports are crucial for communities participating in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as they guide floodplain management efforts and help calculate flood insurance premiums. The finalized information will be accessible online by June 16, 2021, and helps ensure that communities can manage and mitigate flood risks effectively.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, the people who help with emergencies, has decided on new flood maps to show where flooding might happen in different towns. These maps help people know how much they need to pay for flood insurance to protect their homes.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5233
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard determinations for various communities, which include changes to flood maps and insurance studies. These updated maps and reports are crucial for communities to manage floodplain areas and for determining proper flood insurance rates. Communities must adopt these measures to participate in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. The adjustments will take effect on May 4, 2021, and the new information is accessible online through FEMA's Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has made new maps to show areas where floods are likely to happen in certain communities. These maps help towns plan for flooding and help people understand how much flood insurance might cost.

  • 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 2430
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations, including updates to Base Flood Elevations and flood-zone designations, which are shown on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). These changes will impact how communities manage their floodplains and determine the rates for flood insurance premiums for new buildings. Community members can review the preliminary maps online and submit comments before April 12, 2021. The determinations are part of efforts to keep communities compliant with the National Flood Insurance Program.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to change some maps that show where flooding might happen, and they want people to say what they think about it. These changes help decide how much people pay for flood insurance on new buildings.