October 15, 2026
FEMA’s New Definition of Emergency Management Raises Questions
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
FEMA’s new definition of emergency management raises questions about hazard mitigation, long-term recovery, statutory responsibilities and who should define the profession.
September 15, 2026
The Moral Hazard of Minimum Standards
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
How can communities make the case for stronger floodplain management standards? This column explores the moral hazard concept and the hidden costs of weak standards.
July 15, 2026
One Tragedy. One Success. One Clear Message About Camp Safety.
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
One camp flood ended in tragedy. Another ended with a successful evacuation. Here’s what those events teach us about improving camp safety.
May 18, 2026
10 Completely Unofficial and Entirely Unsolicited Ways to Improve FEMA
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
What would actually improve FEMA? On the heels of the FEMA Review Council Report, ASFPM Executive Director Chad Berginnis offers 10 unofficial recommendations.
May 1, 2026
ASCE 24-24 to be Included in the 2027 Edition of the International Building Codes
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
A major win at the recent ICC hearings paves the way for stronger flood-resistant building standards in the 2027 International Codes.
March 13, 2026
NFIP Code Blue
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
The warning signs have been building for months. Now the NFIP is in Code Blue.
December 15, 2025
In a Challenging Year, Much to Be Grateful For
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
After a tough 2025, a column of deep gratitude for federal, state, local and private partners while highlighting challenges in flood mitigation funding.
October 15, 2025
Nonstructural Flood Mitigation: A Legacy Worth Strengthening at USACE
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
A look at the Corps’ 50-year history with nonstructural flood mitigation—and why these community-driven solutions must remain vital to USACE’s mission.
August 14, 2025
The Camp Gap – What We Can Learn from the Camp Mystic Tragedy
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
From stronger oversight to better warnings, five lessons from Camp Mystic to make camps safer from flash floods.
June 16, 2025
Stepping Up Together: New Tools and Trainings to Meet the Moment
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
Together we will work to help determine how states and communities can become better equipped to handle a world with increased flood risk and decreased federal support.