California Fire Hazard Severity maps released for 3rd phase, counties include Sacramento, Amador
The next phase of updated California Fire Hazard Severity Zones is set to be released Monday by the Office of the State Fire ...
Sabine County residents invited to appeal or comment on FEMA flood maps
Appeals and comments can be submitted through June 17, 2025 for the cities of Hemphill and Pineland, as well as the ...
Appeals process opening on new flood insurance rate maps on Oahu
The National Flood Insurance Program allows homeowners, businesses and renters to buy government-backed flood insurance. The ...
Oahu residents can soon submit appeals, comments on updated flood maps
Starting this week, residents on Oahu will have an opportunity to submit feedback on updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs ...
These California coastal cities face heightened flood danger from tsunami, data show
The most recent risk assessment, outlined in maps published by the California Geological Survey, illustrate the devastation ...
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Fire officials emphasize that the maps are intended to show hazard, not risk — like flood-zone maps that show the probability an area will be submerged, rather than the effects of submersion.
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New Cal Fire maps could mean changes for local homeowners; here's what to know
Cal Fire officials compared the hazard maps to those of flood zones. Fire hazard zones are based on the likelihood that an area will burn over decades. But the maps don't show the risk or ...
New Cal Fire maps show areas of wildfire hazard. What do they say about Sacramento County?
The new fire hazard severity zone maps issued by Cal Fire this week are part of a two-month statewide rollout.
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Kokua Line: Is hardship grounds for flood map appeal?
Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, Zone designations, or regulatory floodway boundaries depicted on the preliminary (Flood Insurance Rate Maps ). An appeal must be accompanied by data and ...