March 29, 2010
NFIP Authorization Lapses Again
By News Editor
This means that until Congress approves reauthorization of the NFIP: no new NFIP policies will be issued, existing NFIP polices due for renewal during this time will not be renewed, and increased coverage requests will not be processed. Congress is not expected to revisit consideration for NFIP reauthorization until it returns to session April 12,…
March 24, 2010
NRCS Celebrates 75 Years
By News Editor
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The NRCS invites you to visit their website to learn more about their history, the future of conservation, and information on events taking place throughout the year. NRCS 75th Anniversary Memo NRCS Website …
March 17, 2010
ASFPM Comments on NBC News Fleecing of America
By News Editor
The March 16th broadcast of NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams did a Fleecing of America report on “How some Americans are being FORCED to buy flood insurance”. This report expressed some concerns with FEMA and the NFIP for flood maps that could end up requiring flood insurance on some new properties. FEMA is currently…
March 11, 2010
NFIP Authorization Lapse and Reauthorization
By News Editor
Update: The Senate passed H.R. 4213 on Wednesday, March 10th. The bill would extend the NFIP through December 31, 2010. The bill now moves back to the House. Previous Update: After expiring for two days (March 1 and 2), the NFIP has been reauthorized until March 28th. The Senate finally passed a package of extensions…
March 4, 2010
ASFPM to Testify on Stafford Act Revisions
By News Editor
ASFPM presented 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. When/Where Thursday, March 4, 2010 2:00 p.m. 2167 Rayburn House Office Building, WDC 20515 Background House of Representatives Summary of Subject Matter, Hearing…
March 1, 2010
National Disaster Recovery Framework
By News Editor
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. In particular, the ASFPM is pleased to see the role of mitigation mentioned. However, we urge that the connections between recovery and local and State mitigation planning, long…