How to Make a FIRMEtte Using Catalog Search

http://msc.fema.gov

A FIRMette is a paper copy of a user defined portion of a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) created from your computer. Viewing and creating FIRMettes are free of charge to all customers. Follow the steps below to create a FIRMette:

Step 1:
Click Product Catalog.

Step 2:
Select the product you wish to view. (FEMA Issued Flood Maps in the diagram example)

Step 3:
Sequentially select the State, County or Parish, and Community name. Click Get FEMA Issued
Flood Maps.

Step 4:
Choose the panel that you wish to view, and click the green button. (If there is no green button, the FIRM is not available for viewing.)

Step 5:
A new window will appear displaying the image. Click the Make a FIRMette button.*

Step 6:
Choose your paper size. (The default size is Letter 8.5 X 11.)

Step 7:
Move the pink box to cover the area you want included in your FIRMette.

Step 8:
If you wish to reposition the title block or north arrow, click the appropriate button to the left
and then drag the pink box to cover the area you want included. (They will be centered by default.)

Step 9:
Choose either Adobe PDF or Image File.

Step 10:
You will see your FIRMette on the screen. Click the Save Your FIRMette button to save to your computer. (Saving allows you to go back any time and print more copies without going through all of the steps again.)

Step 11:
Once saved to your PC you can double click on the file name of the FIRMette to open it in your local viewer.  Print your FIRMette! (Remember to set the layout of your printer to landscape.)


*  If you are having trouble creating your FIRMette, click the Help button.  (The Help Button is a Question Mark on the top corner of the FIRMette Screen)

**  You can use our online help or call the Map Service Center (MSC) at 1-800-358-9616.