Federal Register #2026-11670

FEMA Notice: Updates to Flood Hazard Determinations for Multiple Communities

This notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, announces updates to flood hazard determinations for multiple U.S. communities. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Purpose: - Notification of changes to Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries, zone designations, and regulatory floodways - Updates are based on new scientific or technical data - Impacted Communities: - Multiple communities across the United States - Notice includes community names, map repository addresses, and local official contact information - Implementation Details: - Changes reflected in revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports - Updated community numbers must be referenced for all new and renewed flood insurance policies - Comments or appeals can be submitted to local officials - No procurement activity: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned - No goods or services are being requested or acquired

Description

This notice lists communities where modifications to Base Flood Elevations, flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways are appropriate due to new scientific or technical data. These changes are reflected in updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Study reports issued by FEMA. The notice provides details on affected communities, map repositories, and contact information for community officials. It informs that the current community number must be used for all new policies and renewals and invites comments or appeals within 90 days of publication.

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