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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 12012
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice finalizing flood hazard determinations for various communities. These determinations may involve changes to Base Flood Elevations, flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, or other flood zone details on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The finalized maps and reports are crucial for communities participating in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as they guide floodplain management efforts and help calculate flood insurance premiums. The finalized information will be accessible online by June 16, 2021, and helps ensure that communities can manage and mitigate flood risks effectively.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, the people who help with emergencies, has decided on new flood maps to show where flooding might happen in different towns. These maps help people know how much they need to pay for flood insurance to protect their homes.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102930
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has finalized new flood hazard determinations. These include updates to flood elevation levels and zone designations in various communities, which have been published in the form of Letters of Map Revision (LOMR). These changes are important for the National Flood Insurance Program and help communities manage floodplain requirements. Property owners and lessees can access this updated flood information online through the FEMA Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated maps showing areas that might flood, so people know if their homes are in danger and can get the right insurance. It's like getting a new map that helps you see where puddles could happen in the neighborhood when it rains a lot.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8376
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized new or modified flood hazard determinations for various communities. These updates, shown in Letters of Map Revision (LOMR), affect the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and, in some cases, the Flood Insurance Study reports. These changes are used to determine flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their contents. The adjustments have been made to comply with floodplain management measures required by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has made changes to maps that show which areas are likely to flood. These changes help decide how much people need to pay for flood insurance on new houses to keep them safe if it rains too much.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16140
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has finalized decisions about new or modified flood hazard information for certain communities. These decisions may include changes to Base Flood Elevations, flood depths, or boundaries of Special Flood Hazard Areas. The updated information will be available on Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Study reports, which communities need to adopt to participate in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. The new maps will be accessible online on the FEMA Map Service Center by September 19, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has made new rules about where it might flood in certain places, and they’ve drawn new maps to show these places. These maps will help communities get ready for floods and will be available online by September 19, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 12011
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard information for certain communities. This information is crucial for floodplain management and insurance purposes and includes updates to Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. Communities must adopt these measures to participate in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. The public can access these updates through the FEMA Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA made new maps to show where floods might happen in some places, so everyone can be ready and safe, and people need these maps 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 11836
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice regarding changes to flood hazard determinations for various communities. These changes involve updates to Base Flood Elevations, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and more, as depicted on Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The revisions stem from new scientific data and will be finalized as detailed in the notice. Residents have 90 days from the second publication in local newspapers to request reconsideration of these updates with their community's Chief Executive Officer.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is telling some towns that they found new information about floods, and they might need to change their plans for what areas could get flooded. People in those towns can ask questions or suggest changes if they don't like the new information.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101029
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard determinations for various communities, affecting Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), flood depths, and Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). These changes are crucial for communities to participate in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. The new information will be available for inspection online and at designated community repositories by April 23, 2025. Residents and property owners are encouraged to review the revised FIRMs and Flood Insurance Study reports to understand the impact on their areas.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has made new decisions about which areas might flood, and these changes will help people understand their risks and buy the right kind of insurance. People can look at these new maps online or in certain places starting April 23, 2025, to see if their home or neighborhood is affected.

  • 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:90 FR 1522
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced new or modified flood hazard determinations. These changes affect flood elevations, zone designations, and regulatory floodways for certain communities, as detailed in Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs). These updates are crucial for communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and are based on the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. Residents and property owners are encouraged to review the updated information online or in designated community locations.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, a part of the Department of Homeland Security, is changing some map details to show new flood risks, which helps people know if they need flood insurance. These changes help keep people safe if a flood happens.

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