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  • 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:90 FR 13769
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations that affect certain communities. These changes might adjust flood areas, flood depths, or other related criteria on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), which are important for managing floodplain areas. The public can inspect these proposals online and at local map repositories, and comments should be submitted by June 24, 2025. The determinations help communities comply with floodplain management standards as part of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to give their thoughts on changes to maps that show which areas might flood. These changes help cities keep people safe from floods, and anyone can look at the maps online and share their ideas.

  • 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: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: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 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 11849
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized new or updated flood hazard determinations, which include changes to flood elevations, depths, hazard areas, and regulatory floodways for various communities as outlined in updated Letters of Map Revision (LOMR). These revisions impact the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and, in some instances, the Flood Insurance Study reports for those communities. The changes are intended to guide floodplain management and help communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The revised maps and information are available for public inspection online and at local community map repositories.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed the maps that show where floods might happen, so people can get ready and stay safe. These maps help decide who needs to buy special flood insurance.

  • 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 1515
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice listing communities where flood hazard determinations have been updated due to new scientific or technical data. These changes include modifications to Base Flood Elevations, Special Flood Hazard Areas, and zone designations, as reflected in the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). The revisions, documented through a Letter of Map Revision, are essential for floodplain management and participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. Affected communities can review the changes online or at local map repositories, and they have a 90-day period to request reconsideration of the flood hazard determinations.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is updating maps that show where there might be floods, using new information, so that people can know if their area is risky for flooding and get insurance if needed. People in these areas can check the changes and ask questions if they think something is wrong, but they have 90 days to do it.

  • 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.