FEMA Region 1 Mapping Virtual Workshop

Check out this basic FEMA presentation about the flood maps and watch the video here: https://www.fema.gov/event/region-1-mapping-101-skill-share-virtual-workshop

It’s about an hour and 45 minutes long, but well worth your time if you need more familiarity with the maps. Here’s what the presentation covers:

  • Key definitions and terms
  • Brief history of the mapping program
  • FIRM/ FIS overview
  • How to access the flood maps (FIRMs/ FIRMettes)
  • Levels of mapping
  • Mapping process overview
  • Letters of Map Change (LOMAs/ LOMRs)