Lesson 5: FIS Section 5.0 through Section 10.0 Review

In this lesson you learned:

  • Section 5.0 Insurance Applications explains that areas on Flood Maps are designated by zones based on the flood risk potential computed in the analysis and defines all the zones shown on the effective Flood Map.
  • Section 6.0 Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) explains the purpose of the FIRM for flood insurance and floodplain management.
  • Section 7.0 Other Studies includes a list of previous FISs that are superseded by the publication of the new FIS.
  • Section 8.0 Location of Data identifies the location of the FEMA Regional Office and Community Map Repository.
  • Section 9.0 Bibliography and References lists references used in the FIS.
  • Section 10.0 Revisions, if included in the FIS, provides information on revisions to the FIS.