June 30, 2020
Select Committee Democrats Release Roadmap for Ambitious Climate Action
By News Editor
On Tuesday, June 30, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Chair Kathy Castor (D-FL), members of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis unveiled a comprehensive plan titled “Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient, and Just America.” The report lays out the Climate Crisis Action Plan, full of detailed,…
June 30, 2020
Call for Nominations: ASBPA 2020 Best Restored Shores Award
By News Editor
The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) is calling for nominations for its Best Restored Shores Award. This award aims to recognize projects that enhance the environment particularly on low-energy and moderate-energy shorelines. ASBPA will accept nominations for the 2020 awards through July 17, 2020. Nominations can include: Back bay projects Living shoreline projects…
June 29, 2020
Applications for HMA External Stakeholder Working Group Due July 10
By News Editor
FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Division is now accepting applications to join the HMA External Stakeholder Working Group (ESWG). To be considered for a January 2021 membership term start date, complete an Expression of Interest form by July 10, 2020. The ESWG is a collaborative working group established in 2016 with the purpose of increasing…
June 26, 2020
Talking Points on the New Flood Risk Assessment Tool from First Street
By News Editor
You may have seen early news reports about a new flood risk assessment tool from the First Street Foundation, which will be released to the general public on June 29. The news has caught fire in the mainstream media and the ASFPM office has already been contacted by The New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street…
June 22, 2020
BRIC Webinar Series from FEMA
By News Editor
The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Summer Engagement Series will bring FEMA subject matter experts and partners together one day a week during the month of July to discuss key elements of the newly developed BRIC program. These virtual sessions are geared toward leaders in states, local communities, tribes, and territories, as well as…