Why is the burden of proof placed on the community or person that requests a map change?
FEMA exercises great care to ensure that analytical methods employed in its flood studies are scientifically and technically correct, the engineering practices followed meet professional standards, and the results of the flood study are accurate. In making changes to the flood hazard maps, FEMA must adhere to the same rigorous engineering standards applied in preparing the maps and associated flood study reports. Therefore, when requesting changes, community officials and property owners are required to submit adequate supporting data. FEMA would have no justification for changing a flood hazard map without sufficient evidence that the change is appropriate.

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1. What is the National Flood Insurance Program?
2. What is the "new" FEMA map?
3. How do I obtain a copy of the flood hazard map for the City of San Mateo?
4. Why do I need to purchase insurance if there has never been a flood in the neighborhood?
5. Why is purchasing flood insurance important to homeowners?
6. Is flood insurance required for all structures in the floodplain?
7. What is the difference between tidal flooding and stormwater/residual flooding?
8. What other projects are needed to get my neighborhood out of the flood zone?
9. What is the City doing to help residents stuck in the flood zone?
10. Why doesn’t the City form assessment districts to fund completion of all flood related projects?
11. How do I purchase a flood insurance policy?
12. How are flood insurance premium rates calculated?
13. If my agent has questions where should he/she call?
14. What processes are available for changing or correcting the information shown on the flood hazard map when large areas of a community are affected?
15. Why is the burden of proof placed on the community or person that requests a map change?
16. What can homeowners do if they believe their homes should not be included in an SFHA?
17. Under what circumstances will FEMA waive the review and processing fee for a map change request?
18. Where can I learn more about the National Flood Insurance Program?
19. Why did a lien show up on the property report in February 2020?
20. How do I obtain a flood elevation certificate for my property?