Frequently Asked Questions: DFIRM Tools – DFIRM Metadata Builder

In the metadata file the publication date and calendar date are listed as 'prelim', but the metadata is for an effective study, not a preliminary study.

If the field EFF_DATE in FIRM Panel Index (S_FIRM_PAN) is blank, then the effective date in the metadata will be populated with 'prelim'. Populate the field in the FIRM Panel Index attribute table with the appropriate effective date, and recreate the metadata file.

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