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| FEMA seeking ideas to improve Risk MAP Program |
Thursday, April 04, 2013
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FEMA’s Federal Insurance & Mitigation Administration (FIMA) manages the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), the cornerstone of the nation’s strategy for preparing communities for flood disaster
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| U.S. Spring Flood Risk - National Hydrologic Assessment |
Thursday, March 21, 2013
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Based on the above normal amount of water in the current snowpack and seasonal forecasts of continued above normal precipitation, a potential for exceeding moderate and major river flood levels exists...
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| National Flood Safety Awareness Week |
Monday, March 18, 2013
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NOAA and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are partnering for National Flood Safety Awareness Week, March 12th-16th.
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| CRS Award for Excellence - Call for Nominations |
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
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The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has established an award to recognize individuals who have actively advanced the vision of the NFIP and the Community Rating System (CRS).
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| Third National Climate Assessment Report Now Available for Download |
Friday, January 18, 2013
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January 11 - The National Climate Assessment Development and Advisory Committee, the federal advisory committee for the National Climate Assessment, approved their draft of the Third National Climate Assessment Report and released it for public comment.
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| ASFPM Releases Hurricane Sandy Recovery Actions |
Thursday, December 13, 2012
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Hurricane Sandy Follow Up: ASFPM outlines 23 suggested actions for communities, property owners, states, and federal policy and funding decision-makers to support more resilient recovery and rebuilding following Hurricane Sandy.
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| ASFPM issues two RFPs for NAI How-To Guides |
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
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ASFPM has issued two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to develop No Adverse Impact “How-To” guides for Infrastructure and Mitigation Actions. Proposals are due October 19, 2012.
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| ASFPM Weighs In On Farm Bill |
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
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ASFPM joins 30 organizations in a letter urging Congress to pass the long term Farm Bill without cutting conservation programs
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| S.2039 UPDATE |
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
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Bill to Allow Levee Construction on FEMA Buy-out, Deed-Restricted Land
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| 2012 CRS Award for Excellence Nominations - Due February 24, 2012 |
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
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The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is seeking to recognize individuals who have actively advanced the vision of the NFIP and the Community Rating System (CRS). If you know of any such individuals, please help to recognize their achievements.
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| NFPC-V Hotel Rate Reduced! |
Thursday, November 03, 2011
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The hotel rate at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento for the National Floodproofing Conference V has been reduced to $99 per night, keeping in line with the Federal per diem rates. Don't delay - make your reservation today!
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| Craig Fugate: "Streamlining Emergency Management: Improving Preparedness, Response, and Cutting Costs" |
Friday, October 14, 2011
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Written Statement of Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
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| DHS Announces First National Preparedness Goal |
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
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Department of Homeland Security announced the release of the country's first-ever National Preparedness Goal. The goal is the first deliverable required under Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 8: National Preparedness, which was released in April 2011.
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| Reid’s Disaster Aid Package Passes Senate |
Friday, September 16, 2011
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A spending package for disaster relief narrowly won Senate passage Thursday, after overcoming objections that had delayed action on it earlier in the week.
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| After Irene, FEMA facing a disaster of its own — funding |
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
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By Ed O'Keefe Now that the big hurricane is behind us — three days for Irene and six years for Katrina — the Federal Emergency Management Agency is running out of money and finds itself operating in a new political and fiscal climate that may be as ...
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| Free Upcoming Webinars |
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
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Free Upcoming Webinars from NOAA Coastal Services Center and Grant Space
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| NFFA Hosting FIFM Task Force Webinar August 23rd |
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
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Natural Floodplain Function Alliance-sponsored webinars on floodplain issues: the Federal Interagency Floodplain Management Task Force Webinar, hosted by the Northeast-Midwest Institute.
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| FloodSmart Flood Recovery Information |
Monday, June 27, 2011
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In response to recent flooding, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has developed the following materials to help you assist residents recovering from flood damage and navigate the flood insurance claims process.
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| USACE Missouri River Flood Fight |
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
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USACE releases special issue of StrongPoint, providing current information on the Missouri River flooding.
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| FEMA Testifies on the NFIP |
Thursday, June 09, 2011
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FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate testifies before the Senate to discuss the National Flood Insurance Program.
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| ASFPM Comments to FEMA on DAP 9524.3 |
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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ASFPM Comments to FEMA Proposed Policy on Rehabilitation Assistance for Levees & Other Flood Control Works DAP 9524.3 [Docket ID FEMA-2010-0068]
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| DEADLINE LOOMS! |
Thursday, February 24, 2011
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March 1 is the deadline to submit nominations for ASFPM’s national floodplain management awards
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| ASFPM Annual National Conference Registration Now Open! |
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
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The Association of State Floodplain Managers will convene the world's largest and most comprehensive floodplain management conference – our 35th annual gathering – the week of May 15 – 20, 2011, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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| Innovative Program Connects Wastewater Utilities and Nature |
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
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Aging infrastructure is on life support in many U.S. cities, unable to handle large storm events that drop millions of gallons of water, leading to dangerous flooding, sewer overflows, basement backups and public health and safety concerns. At the same ...
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| USACE Process for NFIP Levee System Evaluation |
Thursday, September 09, 2010
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has finalized EC 1110-2-6067 which will guide USACE procedures for levee system evaluations in support of the NFIP as admistered by FEMA.
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| 5 Years Later: Hurricane Katrina |
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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USA TODAY has published a new multimedia project that tries to sum up where we stand, half a decade later, and takes a look at the building of new levees.
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| Director Fugate refocusing a chastened FEMA |
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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This week Fugate will visit Louisiana and Mississippi to pledge $28.4 million to rebuild churches, schools and universities, part of $2.5 billion in federal aid distributed since last year.
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| Huge losses put federal flood insurance plan in the red |
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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A USA TODAY review finds that the program has paid people to rebuild over and over in the nation's worst flood zones while also discounting insurance rates by up to $1 billion a year for flood-prone properties.
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| NOAA's State of the Coast Website Launches |
Monday, June 14, 2010
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This week NOAA launched NOAA's State of the Coast Web site. The purpose of this site is to highlight the crucial importance of healthy coastal ecosystems to a robust U.S. economy, a safe population, and a sustainable quality of life for coastal ...
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| NFIP Reauthorization Status 6/11/2010 |
Friday, June 11, 2010
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This is to provide an update on Congressional activity to reauthorize the NFIP, based on reports gathered from various sources.
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| State Farm leaving flood insurance program |
Friday, June 04, 2010
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State Farm Mutual confirmed Thursday that it will stop administering federal flood insurance policies this fall, leaving government officials to find a new home for 800,000 customers nationwide who bought their coverage through the company.
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| Dialogue on a NOAA Climate Service |
Friday, June 04, 2010
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Beginning on Monday, June 14th, the independent, nonprofit National Academy of Public Administration will host a Dialogue on a NOAA Climate Service.
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| Larson Presented Testimony on NFIP Reform |
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
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Larry Larson, ASFPM Executive Director, presented testimony on behalf of ASFPM before the House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
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| FEMA NFIP Reform |
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
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FEMA has released a final report on Phase I of it's reform effort in the ongoing debate about the NFIP.
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| NFIP Authorization Lapses Again |
Monday, March 29, 2010
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Congressional Authorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Lapsed March 28, 2010 at Midnight.
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| NRCS Celebrates 75 Years |
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
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This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
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| ASFPM to Testify on Stafford Act Revisions |
Thursday, March 04, 2010
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ASFPM will present testimony before the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management - Conference of Mayors Report "U.S. Mayors Speak Out: Addressing Disasters in Cities" and Stafford Act ammendments.
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| National Disaster Recovery Framework |
Monday, March 01, 2010
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The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) is commending the National Disaster Recovery Framework Working Group in putting together a good and comprehensive Draft National Recovery Framework.
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| Executive Order on Floodplain Management |
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
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ASFPM has issued a letter of support for the revision of the Executive Order (EO) on Floodplain Management (11988), and an update on the associations activities in this regard.
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| National FPM Awards |
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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The National FPM Awards Submittal deadline is MARCH 1, 2010, be sure to get your nominations in today!
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| New Digital Topographic Maps from the USGS |
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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The U.S. Geological Survey has unveiled for the coming year the new "US Topo," a significant new step in regenerating, improving, and updating the familiar USGS topographic maps.
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| ASFPM Announces New Position, Transition Plan |
Friday, February 05, 2010
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At its meeting on February 3, 2010, the ASFPM Board of Directors approved establishing a new position of Associate Director, to be based in the ASFPM Executive Office in Madison, Wisconsin.
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| Haiti is Not Katrina |
Monday, January 25, 2010
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An opinion article to CNN by Kathleen Tierney, professor of sociology and behavioral science director of the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
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