March 17, 2014
It’s Flood Safety Awareness Week
By News Editor
Intergovernmental Affairs Advisory March 17, 2014 FEMA and NOAA: Floods Happen Everywhere, Be Prepared During Flood Safety Awareness Week, March 16 to 22, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are calling on individuals across the country to Be a Force of Nature: Take the Next Step by…
March 14, 2014
ASFPM’s Executive Director Gives his initial summary on the Senate’s passage of GW-HR3370
By News Editor
The Senate on March 13 passed the Grimm-Waters Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (GW-HR3370), with a 72-22 vote. Because the Senate did not amend the bill, it will go directly to the President for his signature. It is the same bill the House passed last week and ASFPM is working on an analysis of the…
March 4, 2014
ASFPM opposes House’s proposed BW-12 legislation
By News Editor
March 4, 2014 To: US House of Representatives RE: OPPOSE LEGISLATION THAT THREATENS THE LONG TERM SOLVENCY OF THE NFIP, COMPLICATES AFFORDABILITY CONCERNS AND REDUCES INCENTIVES FOR RISK REDUCTION ACTIONS! Dear Member: The Association of State Floodplain Managers has significant concerns with HR 3370. While it is intended to address unintended consequences of the Biggert-Waters…