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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10502
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized new or changed flood hazard information for several communities. These changes are shown in the Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) and update the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and, in some cases, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. Communities affected by these changes must adopt or prove they've adopted new floodplain management measures to stay in the National Flood Insurance Program. People can review these updates at their local map repository or online through the FEMA Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated info on which areas might flood in several towns, and these towns need to change their rules about building near water so they can get flood insurance. People can check out these changes at their town's map place or on the internet.

  • 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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13765
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized new or modified flood hazard determinations for various communities. These changes involve adjustments to flood elevations, flood insurance rate maps, and floodway designations. Affected communities must adopt updated flood management measures to remain part of the National Flood Insurance Program. This information is available for review both locally and online through FEMA's Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    The United States government is telling certain towns that they need to look at new maps showing where it might flood. These maps help them plan better and keep everyone safe from floods.

  • 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 11844
    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 involve updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports based on new scientific or technical data. The notice states that affected communities have 90 days from the second local newspaper notification to request reconsideration of these changes. The updates are necessary for communities to maintain or qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is making changes to maps that show which areas might flood and is letting towns know they can ask questions or request changes. People have 90 days after seeing this in the local newspaper to say if they want to change anything.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1525
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice requesting public comments on proposed flood hazard changes. These changes could affect flood maps and insurance study reports, impacting the community's eligibility for the National Flood Insurance Program. Interested parties can view the preliminary maps and submit their comments by April 8, 2025. FEMA also offers a process involving independent experts to help resolve disputes if local consultations do not lead to an agreement.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to look at changes on flood maps that might affect who needs flood insurance. They want to hear what everyone thinks before making final decisions.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11322
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard determinations that might involve modifications to aspects such as Base Flood Elevations and Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries for certain communities. These changes are important for communities to adopt floodplain management measures and for calculating proper flood insurance rates under the National Flood Insurance Program. The final determinations have been made available online and locally, and the new information will take effect on June 2, 2021. This notice also informs property owners to review the updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Study reports for their areas.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated maps showing which areas might flood and how deep the water could get. These new maps help decide how to keep buildings safe and how much flood insurance should cost.

  • 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: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: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.