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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: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: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:90 FR 16149
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized new or modified flood hazard determinations for various communities. These updates involve changes to flood maps and reports, which help inform flood insurance rates and floodplain management requirements. Communities can access these updates online or at specified local Map Repositories. FEMA encourages property owners to review these updates to understand how they might affect insurance or property requirements.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has changed some of the maps that show which areas might get flooded, and people can check these new maps to see if it changes anything about their homes, like needing more insurance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4753
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has finalized changes to flood hazard determinations for various communities. These changes, shown through Letters of Map Revision (LOMR), involve updates to flood maps that affect flood insurance and floodplain management requirements. This includes revised Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) and Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries. The updated information is intended to help communities either adopt new floodplain management measures or show that they have existing measures in place to continue participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The revised maps are accessible to the public both online and at specified community addresses.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated the maps that show which areas might get flooded to help communities know how to keep safe and make sure they have the right plans in place. These changes also help people know about their flood insurance needs.