Skip to content

Floodplain Managers

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.

To keep up with the latest developments in Flood Hazard Mapping, please visit What's New in Flood Hazard Mapping. You can also sign up for e-mail updates using the "Flood Hazard Mapping News e-mail updates" link at the top of this page.

For more information you may e-mail or call a Map Specialist in the FEMA Map Information eXchange; toll free, at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627)

LOMC Clearinghouse

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
7390 Coca Cola Drive
Suite 204
Hanover, MD 21076
Attn: LOMC Manager

For more information about the LOMC Clearinghouse, please contact FMIX at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627) or e-mail a Map Specialist.

Back To Top

How to View and Obtain Flood Maps

You may view and order copies of the effective maps and other NFIP products through the Map Service Center. Your local Community Map Repository, usually located in the planning and zoning office, also has copies of flood maps. Please call the FEMA Map Information eXchange, toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627), or e-mail a Map Specialist to determine the location of your Community Map Repository.

Back To Top

Check the Status of a Map Change Request

You can view recent priority map changes and check the Status of Map Change Requests.

Back To Top

Letters of Map Revision

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.

Back To Top

Ordering Technical and Administrative Support Data

You can order by mail or facsimile a variety of technical and administrative support data for studies, map revisions, and map amendments.

Back To Top

View Hazard Models

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:

Back To Top

What's New in Flood Hazard Mapping?

Keep up with the latest developments and find out What's New in Flood Hazard Mapping.

Back To Top

Guidance Documents


Back To Top

Useful Resources


You can find additional information in the Floodplain Management section of the FEMA Website.

Back To Top

Useful Links


Back To Top

Other Federal Agencies and Associations


Back To Top

Frequently Asked Questions

Go to Frequently Asked Questions for Floodplain Managers.

Back To Top

For More Information

For more information or additional assistance:

Back To Top

Last Modified: Tuesday, 26-Oct-2010 11:54:06 EDT

Contacts

Mapping Contacts

Fast Facts

References

Online Tools

Related Topics

Government Links