Community Status Book. 44 CFR Ch. I (10-1-02 Edition) Flood Hazard Mapping. Midcourse. Mid-Course Adjustment: Flood Maps If you want to know how to get to where you are going, you'll probably consult a paper map or online mapping service.
In the world of flood mitigation, preparedness, and response, those who want to locate risks within the floodplain consult FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). Today, millions of people in the United States and its territories depend on the accuracy of the FIRMs for information about where and how to build safely, rate policies for flood insurance coverage, manage development, site mitigation projects, and rebuild after floods occur. FEMA is committed to providing consumers with up-to-date, accessible, and accurate flood hazard mapping information.