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  • 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:89 FR 101026
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a notice regarding changes in flood hazard determinations for certain communities, which involves updating Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports based on new scientific and technical data. These changes are documented through a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) and affect how communities manage floodplain areas and qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Community residents have a 90-day window from the second publication date in local newspapers to request reconsideration of these changes. Updated flood hazard information is available for inspection online and at local community map repositories.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is changing some maps that show which places might flood, using new information. People in those places can check the changes and ask questions if they don't agree.

  • 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: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:90 FR 1521
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a notice requesting public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations may change elements like Base Flood Elevations and Special Flood Hazard Areas on Flood Insurance Rate Maps, which are important for communities to remain part of the National Flood Insurance Program. Comments are due by April 8, 2025, and can be submitted online or via mail. Community members can review the preliminary maps and reports on FEMA's websites or at local Community Map Repositories.

    Simple Explanation

    The government's emergency team, FEMA, wants to hear what people think about changes they are thinking of making to the maps that show where floods might happen. These maps help towns get flood insurance, and you can see them online or at special places in the community.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10507
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, announced changes in flood hazard determinations for certain communities. These changes involve updating Base Flood Elevations, flood depths, and Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries based on new data, impacting the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and related reports. The affected communities’ maps and reports can be reviewed online or locally. FEMA allows a 90-day period for communities to request a reconsideration of these changes by contacting their Chief Executive Officer.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, which helps us prepare for emergencies, is changing some maps that show where it might flood in certain places. They want to make sure the maps are just right, but people can ask questions about these changes for a little while if they think something is wrong.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102928
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued updates to the flood hazard determinations for various communities. These updates, shown in Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs), change aspects such as flood elevations, special flood hazard zones, and regulatory floodways. These changes affect the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and may impact requirements for floodplain management within the National Flood Insurance Program. Communities must implement these updates to continue participating in the program, although they have the option to adopt stricter measures if desired.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated flood maps for some places to show how likely it is for certain areas to flood. These updates help people know where it's risky to build or live because of flooding.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16141
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice requesting public comments on proposed changes to flood hazard zones in specific communities. These changes might involve alterations to Base Flood Elevations, flood boundaries, and other flood-related determinations, as shown in the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. The public has until July 16, 2025, to submit their feedback, which will help refine the maps that guide local flood management efforts and participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The proposed flood hazard information can be viewed online, and new scientific or technical data can lead to appeals through a Scientific Resolution Panel if necessary.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants people to share their thoughts on changes to maps that show where floods might happen. These changes help make sure towns can get special flood insurance.

  • 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: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.