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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11840
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has finalized flood hazard determinations for specific communities. These determinations might include changes to flood risk levels or maps, which are important for floodplain management and insurance purposes. By June 18, 2025, the updated maps will be available for public inspection online and at designated locations, helping communities qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program. Residents are encouraged to review these updates to understand how they might be affected by changes in flood risk assessments.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated maps showing where floods might happen in certain areas. These new maps will help people and communities stay safe and buy insurance in case of floods.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16144
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is inviting public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for several communities. These determinations include changes to flood maps that designate base flood elevations and special flood hazard areas. This information is crucial for communities to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Residents and stakeholders can review the preliminary maps online and submit feedback by July 16, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to change maps that show areas at risk of flooding, and they are asking people to share what they think about these changes by July 16, 2025. These maps help decide who needs flood insurance.

  • 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:86 FR 2437
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized new or modified flood hazard determinations for several communities, as indicated in the Letters of Map Revision (LOMR). These determinations will update the current Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and will be used to calculate flood insurance premiums for new buildings and their contents. Communities must adopt the revised floodplain management measures to continue participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The revised flood hazard information is available online through the FEMA Map Service Center and also in local community map repositories.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is changing some maps that show which areas are likely to flood so people know if they need flood insurance. These changes will help decide how much people should pay for this insurance when they build new houses.

  • 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:86 FR 5226
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting public comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations, which might involve adjustments to flood maps and reports for certain communities. These updates affect how flood insurance premiums are calculated and influence the community's participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. The maps and reports can be viewed online and comments should be submitted by April 19, 2021. This process aims to ensure accurate flood risk information and may involve expert panels if disagreements arise during community consultations.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to make sure their flood maps are right, so they're asking people to tell them if their town's flood information needs fixing. This helps keep everyone safe and makes sure people pay the right amount for flood insurance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101024
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a notice seeking comments on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may result in changes to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for certain communities. These changes involve potential adjustments to various flood-related measurements and areas, such as Base Flood Elevation (BFE) and Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA), which communities must consider to stay eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Comments on these proposals are due by March 13, 2025, and the community must either adopt these new measures or prove they already meet the requirements. The public can inspect and compare these preliminary and current maps online to participate in the review process.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to make sure communities are safe from floods, so they're thinking about changing some maps that show where floods might happen. They want to know what people think about these changes before March next year.

  • 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.

  • 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.