Improved Flood Maps: Better Risk Assessment and Public Data Access.
This Act significantly enhances the accuracy of flood risk maps used by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It mandates the inclusion of detailed address data and geographic features, allowing citizens to precisely assess the flood threat to their properties. Furthermore, FEMA must make the raw mapping data publicly available, increasing transparency and enabling homeowners to verify their flood zone classifications.
Key points
Flood maps must now include detailed information on addresses, parcel boundaries, and structure footprints, making it easier to determine the exact risk for a specific property.
FEMA is required to establish a public online repository where citizens can access the raw data used to determine their flood zone, including hydrological models and flood depth grids.
Flood maps must be verified and updated at least every 5 years to ensure the data remains current and credible.
Funding for creating and maintaining accurate maps is increased, and the network of stream flow monitoring stations in high-risk areas will be improved.
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