March 31, 2012
ASFPM Testimony to Subcommittee on Energy and Water House Committee on Appropriations
By News Editor
The Association of State Floodplain Managers is pleased to comment on the Army Corps of Engineers FY 2013 budget request. …
March 21, 2012
Elimination of PDM and Further Cuts to Flood Mapping in FEMA FY13 Budget
By News Editor
Elimination of PDM and Further Cuts to Flood Mapping in FEMA FY13 Budget The President’s proposed FY2013 budget eliminates the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program and makes additional cuts to the flood mapping program from last year. ASFPM provided Outside Witness Testimony to the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, House Committee…
March 8, 2012
ASFPM Statement on FY 2013 FEMA Budget
By News Editor
On March 8th, ASFPM released a statement on President Obama’s 2013 budget request for FEMA. In its statement, the Association of State Floodplain Managers indicated there should be no additional cuts to the flood mapping program due to extensive cuts in FY12, preservation of FEMA’s only pre-disaster all hazard mitigation program which is targeted for…
March 2, 2012
2012 CRS Award Nominations Deadline moved to March 9
By News Editor
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). While all CRS participating communities are taking steps that improve their flood safety and resilience, certain communities stand out. As in all serious endeavors, outstanding results do…
March 1, 2012
National Flood Safety Awareness is Week March 12-16, 2012
By News Editor
Flood Safety Awareness Week, sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), was created to highlight the causes and consequences of flooding and educate communities on how to prepare for and protect their homes and businesses from the devastating effects of flooding. Please join us…