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  • 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:90 FR 1526
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is withdrawing its earlier proposed determinations related to flood hazards for Hartford County in Connecticut. This includes changes to aspects like base flood elevations and flood zone boundaries on official maps. This decision was officially made on January 8, 2025. If anyone has questions, they can reach out to Rick Sacbibit at FEMA for more details.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA decided not to change the flood maps for Hartford County, Connecticut, which show where floods are most likely to happen. If someone wants to know more about this decision, they can ask a person named Rick from FEMA.

  • 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 11847
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, published a notice inviting the public to comment on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations involve potential changes to flood maps that impact Base Flood Elevation, Special Flood Hazard Areas, and other flood-related zones. The purpose is to gather input on these preliminary changes, which are essential for communities to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Comments must be submitted by June 10, 2025, and further details can be found on FEMA's website.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants people to tell them what they think about new plans to change maps that show where floods might happen. These maps help decide who needs special insurance in case of a flood.

  • 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:86 FR 11319
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations might involve changes to flood maps and reports, which are important for community planning and determining flood insurance rates. The information is crucial for communities looking to join or remain in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Interested parties must submit their comments by May 25, 2021, and can review the preliminary maps online.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to know what people think about some new maps that show which areas might flood. These maps help decide how much flood insurance people need to buy for their homes.

  • 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 13383
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on proposed flood risk changes, which could affect areas prone to flooding as indicated on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and detailed in the accompanying Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. These changes will influence floodplain management measures that communities must adhere to for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The proposed determinations aim to ensure communities are prepared for potential flooding events. Interested individuals can share their feedback before the deadline of June 20, 2025, and have the opportunity to review the preliminary maps and studies online.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to know what people think about changes they plan to make to maps that show where floods might happen. These changes help towns know how to stay safe from floods and keep getting flood insurance. People can share their thoughts on these changes until June 20, 2025.

  • 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:86 FR 2430
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations, including updates to Base Flood Elevations and flood-zone designations, which are shown on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). These changes will impact how communities manage their floodplains and determine the rates for flood insurance premiums for new buildings. Community members can review the preliminary maps online and submit comments before April 12, 2021. The determinations are part of efforts to keep communities compliant with the National Flood Insurance Program.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to change some maps that show where flooding might happen, and they want people to say what they think about it. These changes help decide how much people pay for flood insurance on new buildings.

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