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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 97042
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration for Nebraska, first declared on September 24, 2024. This amendment, issued on October 23, 2024, specifically adds Richardson County to the list of areas affected by the disaster. It indicates the availability of various types of federal assistance, such as disaster housing and legal services, to those impacted. Deanne Criswell, FEMA Administrator, authorized this amendment.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has promised to help the people in Nebraska because there was a big problem, and now they've added a new place called Richardson County to the list of those who can get help. However, they haven't said how much money will be given or explained what each type of help is for, which can make it hard to understand everything.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10111
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The notice updates a previous major disaster declaration in New Hampshire from April 3, 2020. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announces a change in the Federal Coordinating Officer, appointing Paul F. Ford to replace W. Russell Webster. This notice lists federal assistance programs available to address the disaster's impact. This update was officially made on January 14, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has changed the person in charge of helping people after a big disaster in New Hampshire, from W. Russell Webster to Paul F. Ford, but they didn't say why they made the change.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10119
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated the disaster declaration notice for West Virginia, originally issued on April 3, 2020. This amendment changes the coordinator for this disaster, appointing Janice P. Barlow as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing MaryAnn Tierney. The notice also lists several federal assistance programs and grants that are available for disaster recovery efforts. This change became effective on January 20, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government updated its help plan for West Virginia after a disaster, changing the leader in charge to Janice P. Barlow to give people the support they need to recover.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10117
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana due to damage caused by Hurricane Zeta from October 26 to October 29, 2020. This declaration authorizes federal funding for various assistance programs, including Individual Assistance, debris removal, and emergency protective measures, in several Louisiana parishes. It also allocates funds for hazard mitigation throughout the state. Federal assistance will cover up to 75% of the eligible costs, adhering to guidelines under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

    Simple Explanation

    When Hurricane Zeta hurt Louisiana, FEMA decided to help by giving money to fix things, clean up, and protect people. They will pay for most of the costs, but there are some questions about how everything will be managed and checked.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 553
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a previous major disaster declaration for New York State, originally dated December 19, 2019. This amendment, which took place on December 3, 2020, includes changes in the appointed Federal Coordinating Officer, naming Lai Sun Yee as the new officer and ending the appointment of Seamus K. Leary. The notice provides a list of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers for various disaster-related funds and programs to be used in managing and reporting disaster assistance efforts.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) changed who is in charge of helping with big problems in New York that happened a while ago. A person named Lai Sun Yee is now the new leader, replacing someone named Seamus K. Leary.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97057
    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 include updates to the Base Flood Elevations, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and Flood Insurance Rate Maps based on new scientific or technical data. Communities affected by these updates have 90 days to request a reconsideration of the changes. Revised maps and flood hazard information are available online through the FEMA Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is changing the maps that show where floods might happen in different places. If people don't agree with these changes, they have 90 days to ask for another look.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10128
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made changes to a major disaster declaration for Montana, originally declared on March 31, 2020. This amendment, which became effective on January 20, 2021, involves the appointment of Nancy J. Dragani as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Lee K. dePalo. This notice lists the categories of federal assistance available for reporting and fund claims related to the disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA made a change to Montana's disaster help by picking a new leader, Nancy, to take over from Lee, and they updated the list of possible help people can ask for.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11318
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on the continuation of an information collection for the Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program. This program provides assistance to state, tribal, and local governments for managing fires that pose a major disaster threat. The information helps FEMA determine grant eligibility and manage the grants effectively. Public comments are invited to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the data collection. Comments can be submitted online until April 26, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to hear what people think about a special program that helps pay for fighting big scary fires. They're asking everyone for ideas on how to make the program better and to check if the paperwork is too much for people.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10113
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending the major disaster declaration for the State of Oregon. This amendment, issued on January 22, 2021, specifically includes Josephine County for permanent work categories C-G. Previously, the area was already designated for emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance under the Public Assistance program. The amendment outlines various federal programs and funds available for disaster assistance and continues to support affected areas after the President's disaster declaration on September 15, 2020.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping people in Oregon after a big disaster by sending more help to a place called Josephine County, where they will fix things like roads and buildings. They didn't say how much money they will use or exactly what they will fix, which might make it tricky to know how things will be sorted out.