IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON FEMA FLOOD MAPS In April 2017 the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) produced new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). These maps placed more properties within the City of Ocala in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA). To help you, the City has provided an FEMA Informational Handout that advises potential buyers to investigate the flood hazards for a property before purchasing it. Download the: Flood Insurance Informational Handout - Check flood hazards before you buy! About The Mandatory Purchase of Flood Insurance - Learn about the mandatory purchase of flood insurance. If you would like to view the flood zones located within the City of Ocala, you can do so by using the "FEMA Flood Map" located at www.ocalafl.org . Hardcopies of the FEMA FIRM panels (dated 1978 to 2017) are located at the Public Works Department for your convenience. For more information of local flood hazards, please visit ...