🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations by FEMA Affecting Businesses
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
Summary
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
Business Impact
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This notice involves compliance and regulatory requirements related to flood hazard determinations affecting businesses in the designated communities. Businesses need to take note of potential changes in flood risk that may impact operations, insurance requirements, and regulatory obligations under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).