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  • 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 10504
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice about changes in flood hazard determinations for various communities. These changes involve updates to Base Flood Elevations, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and related designations on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Communities have a 90-day window to appeal these changes. FEMA has also provided online resources and map repositories where affected individuals can review the revised flood hazard information.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is making new maps to show which neighborhoods might get flooded, and people in those areas have 90 days to say if they think the maps are wrong.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8375
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for certain communities. These determinations might involve changes to base flood elevations and special flood hazard areas, which are shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and in Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports provided to these communities. The FIRMs and FIS reports are crucial for communities to comply with the National Flood Insurance Program, helping determine proper insurance premiums for new buildings. Comments must be submitted by May 6, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to hear what people think about some new rules for how towns handle floods. These rules help decide how much money people need to pay to protect their homes from floods. People have until May 6, 2021, to share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2434
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice announcing changes in flood hazard determinations for various communities. This update includes modifications to Base Flood Elevations, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and other related details based on new scientific or technical data. These changes are reflected in the updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps and supporting documents. Affected communities must use these revisions to calculate accurate flood insurance rates, and they have a 90-day window to request a reconsideration of these determinations.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is changing maps that show which areas might get flooded, and these new maps will help decide how much people need to pay for flood insurance. If anyone thinks the new maps are wrong, they have 90 days to ask FEMA to look at them again.

  • 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:86 FR 11314
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has proposed changes to flood hazard determinations, which could affect Base Flood Elevation, base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or designations, and regulatory floodways on Flood Insurance Rate Maps. They are encouraging people to comment on these proposed changes by May 25, 2021. These determinations impact floodplain management rules that communities must follow to be part of the National Flood Insurance Program. Once finalized, these maps will help decide flood insurance costs for new buildings.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to change some maps that show where floods might happen. They want people to say what they think about these changes by May 25, 2021, because the new maps will help decide how much people pay for flood insurance.

  • 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 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 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: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.