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  • 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: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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 12015
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Department of Homeland Security is seeking comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations. These changes may affect the Base Flood Elevation, flood depths, and other flood-related designations on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and in Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for certain communities. These maps and studies are important because they help determine flood insurance rates and the necessary measures for community participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The public can submit comments until June 1, 2021, and more information can be accessed through the FEMA Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to share their thoughts on changes to maps that show where floods might happen, because these maps help decide how much people pay for flood insurance and what safety rules towns need to follow.

  • 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: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: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: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:90 FR 13381
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard determinations for certain communities. These determinations involve changes to flood maps, known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and supporting studies, which are necessary for qualifying for the National Flood Insurance Program. These updated maps are crucial for local floodplain management and are available for public inspection. Communities must adopt these measures by July 8, 2025, to maintain their participation in the program.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has made new rules about which places might flood. These rules help keep people safe and say what towns need to do to stay in a program that offers flood insurance.

  • 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 2431
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations involve potential changes to flood elevations and flood zone designations, which are shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and described in the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. The updated information will impact floodplain management and help calculate flood insurance rates for new buildings. Communities can review the preliminary determinations online and submit comments or appeals by the specified deadline.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to know what people think about possible changes to maps that show where flooding might happen. This helps decide how much people should pay for flood insurance on new buildings.