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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1526
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced final decisions on changes to flood hazard determinations in various communities. These changes involve updates to maps showing flood risk areas, which are crucial for flood insurance and management. The updated flood information helps communities comply with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by adopting necessary floodplain management measures. Details about these changes can be accessed through local map repositories or the FEMA Map Service Center online.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, the group that helps during big emergencies, has made changes to special maps that show which places might get flooded. These new maps help people understand where flooding could happen and can affect buying flood insurance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102933
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced proposed changes to flood hazard determinations, which involve updates to flood maps and supporting studies for specific communities. These changes affect elements like the Base Flood Elevation and the boundaries of Special Flood Hazard Areas, which are used for floodplain management and insurance purposes. Public comments are invited by March 18, 2025, to provide feedback on these determinations. The preliminary and current maps can be accessed online for comparison, and communities can appeal these proposed changes if they meet certain criteria.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to change some maps that show where floods might happen, and they're asking people to help by telling them what they think before March 18, 2025. These maps help decide who needs special flood insurance and how communities can plan to stay safe from floods.

  • 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 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:86 FR 12015
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Department of Homeland Security is seeking comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations. These changes may affect the Base Flood Elevation, flood depths, and other flood-related designations on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and in Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for certain communities. These maps and studies are important because they help determine flood insurance rates and the necessary measures for community participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The public can submit comments until June 1, 2021, and more information can be accessed through the FEMA Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to share their thoughts on changes to maps that show where floods might happen, because these maps help decide how much people pay for flood insurance and what safety rules towns need to follow.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16142
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard determinations for various communities, which include updates to Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and other relevant information. These determinations are detailed in the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and, where necessary, in Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. Communities must adopt these maps and reports to continue participating in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. The information becomes officially available on September 5, 2025, both in local community repositories and online via FEMA's Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has decided where it might flood in certain towns and shared this on a map. Towns need to use these new maps to keep getting help for flood insurance from the government.

  • 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: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: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 5233
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized flood hazard determinations for various communities, which include changes to flood maps and insurance studies. These updated maps and reports are crucial for communities to manage floodplain areas and for determining proper flood insurance rates. Communities must adopt these measures to participate in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. The adjustments will take effect on May 4, 2021, and the new information is accessible online through FEMA's Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has made new maps to show areas where floods are likely to happen in certain communities. These maps help towns plan for flooding and help people understand how much flood insurance might cost.

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