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  • 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:90 FR 4756
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting comments on proposed changes to flood hazard maps and related studies that affect various communities. These changes may impact base flood elevations, depth, special flood hazard areas, and floodways. The updated maps and studies are essential for communities to manage floodplains and maintain eligibility for the National Flood Insurance Program. Residents and interested parties can access the preliminary reports online and submit comments or appeals by April 16, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to share their thoughts on new maps showing places that might flood, which can help keep towns safe and make sure they can get flood insurance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16140
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has finalized decisions about new or modified flood hazard information for certain communities. These decisions may include changes to Base Flood Elevations, flood depths, or boundaries of Special Flood Hazard Areas. The updated information will be available on Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Study reports, which communities need to adopt to participate in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. The new maps will be accessible online on the FEMA Map Service Center by September 19, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has made new rules about where it might flood in certain places, and they’ve drawn new maps to show these places. These maps will help communities get ready for floods and will be available online by September 19, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102933
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced proposed changes to flood hazard determinations, which involve updates to flood maps and supporting studies for specific communities. These changes affect elements like the Base Flood Elevation and the boundaries of Special Flood Hazard Areas, which are used for floodplain management and insurance purposes. Public comments are invited by March 18, 2025, to provide feedback on these determinations. The preliminary and current maps can be accessed online for comparison, and communities can appeal these proposed changes if they meet certain criteria.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to change some maps that show where floods might happen, and they're asking people to help by telling them what they think before March 18, 2025. These maps help decide who needs special flood insurance and how communities can plan to stay safe from floods.

  • 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 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:90 FR 13768
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice asking for public comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations for certain communities. These changes might involve alterations to Base Flood Elevation, flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, or regulatory floodway designations on Flood Insurance Rate Maps and related reports. Submissions are due by June 24, 2025, and the proposed changes aim to ensure communities meet floodplain management requirements necessary for participating in the National Flood Insurance Program. Community members can access the relevant documents online or at local map repositories for review and comparison.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to share their thoughts about changes to maps that show which areas are likely to flood. These maps will help communities stay safe and buy flood insurance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1519
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is inviting public comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations. These determinations could affect floodplain management requirements by altering base flood elevations, flood boundaries, and floodway designations on Flood Insurance Rate Maps for specific communities. The community maps and reports are available for review online, and comments must be submitted by April 8, 2025. Affected communities can appeal these changes, and scientific panels may be used to resolve disagreements if needed.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to give their thoughts on changes they might make to maps showing flood risk. These changes could affect where flood zones are or how high water might rise, and communities can ask questions or say if they disagree until April 8, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4753
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has finalized changes to flood hazard determinations for various communities. These changes, shown through Letters of Map Revision (LOMR), involve updates to flood maps that affect flood insurance and floodplain management requirements. This includes revised Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) and Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries. The updated information is intended to help communities either adopt new floodplain management measures or show that they have existing measures in place to continue participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The revised maps are accessible to the public both online and at specified community addresses.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated the maps that show which areas might get flooded to help communities know how to keep safe and make sure they have the right plans in place. These changes also help people know about their flood insurance needs.

  • 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.