The work of Floodplain Managers is fundamental to the effective management of floodplain resources and flood mitigation. The following is an overview of the types of flood hazard mapping resources (products, services, and publications) that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) makes available to State and local floodplain managers and other State and local officials, including information on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations, FEMA Letter of Map Change (LOMC) processes, FEMA guidelines and guidance documents, and training.
FEMA's Customer and Data Services (CDS) has launched the LOMC Clearinghouse, which will centralize the administrative functions associated with processing MT-EZ, MT-1 and MT-2 requests. Specific activities include creation of LOMC case files, upload and scanning of data, processing of associated fees, and distribution to the appropriate Production and Technical Services (PTS) firm for processing.
As a result, there is a new mailing address. Beginning immediately, requestors should mail their applications and supporting data to:
LOMC Clearinghouse
6730 Santa Barbara Court
Elkridge, MD 21075
Attn: LOMC Manager
For more information about the LOMC Clearinghouse, please contact FEMA's Map Assistance Center at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627) or e-mail a Map Specialist.
You can view recent priority map changes and check the Status of Map Change Requests.
View and download the required FEMA forms including application form packages for conditional and final Letters of Map Amendment, Letters of Map Revision Based on Fill, and Letters of Map Revision on the Forms page.
You can order by mail or facsimile a variety of technical and administrative support data for studies, map revisions, and map amendments.
The Hazards U.S. Multi-Hazard (HAZUS-MH) is a nationally applicable standardized methodology and software program that estimates potential losses from earthquakes, floods, and hurricane winds. HAZUS-MH was developed by FEMA under contract with the National Institute of Building Sciences. The following HAZUS models are available:
Keep up with the latest developments and find out What's New in Flood Hazard Mapping.
You can find additional information in the Floodplain Management section of the FEMA Website.
Go to Frequently Asked Questions for Floodplain Managers.
For more information or additional assistance:
Last Modified: Monday, 20-Jul-2009 09:07:05 EDT