December 1, 2021
Historic Opportunity for Lasting Change
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
These may be some of the most exciting times that I have ever experienced as a floodplain manager. But, it is going to be incumbent on all of us to make sure that these investments, policies, and programs make a lasting and tangible difference in reducing flood risk and protecting our nation’s valuable floodplain resources.
August 1, 2021
You Can Depend on ASFPM Legal Resources!
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
A recent ASFPM survey indicated that the two most important legal tools/information that would be useful for communities to better manage flood risk are: legal analyses of key cases and updated case law and citations
April 1, 2021
Enduring Lessons from a Mitigation Pioneer
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
Dennis Mileti was a legend in risk communication and disaster research who left strong legacy for all flood risk management practitioners. His research found 10 keys to engaging the public to take mitigation actions.
November 22, 2019
Chad Berginnis Testimony 11-22-2019
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
ASFPM Input to House Select Committee on Climate Crisis The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) appreciates the opportunity to share our views on addressing and adapting to climate change in our states and communities, and being a more resilient nation in the face of this new future condition.The ASFPM and its 37 Chapters represent
October 29, 2018
2018 – The Year of Hazard Mitigation?
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
Of course in the flood business, a lot has happened in 2018. But a decade or two down the road, I wonder if looking back at 2018 we would conclude that this year we turned the page and made hazard mitigation a priority at least at the federal level. Let’s look back on a few
December 7, 2017
Short-term NFIP extension likely through Dec. 22
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
This is the latest we are hearing on NFIP reauthorization, excerpted from CQ Roll Call Dec. 7, 2017: The House Rules Committee recommended on Wednesday a closed rule for a stopgap continuing resolution to fund federal agencies through Dec. 22, paving the way for floor consideration of the measure Thursday. The panel adopted the rule