March 24, 2026
NYS Expands Flood Regulatory Framework with 500-Year and Sea Level Rise Provisions
By Mary Bart
A defining advancement in the 2025 Code is the expansion of the regulatory flood hazard area to include 0.2-percent annual chance flood zones (the 500-year floodplain)
March 10, 2026
FEMA Ordered to Restart BRIC Program
By Mary Bart
A U.S. District Judge has given FEMA 21 days to restart the BRIC program, unfreezing millions of dollars in critical disaster mitigation funding.
March 2, 2026
ASFPM Raises Concerns About SBA Post-Disaster Permitting Rule
By Mary Bart
In effect, the rule creates a pathway for rebuilding to move forward without traditional local permitting processes once a 60-day threshold is reached.
February 25, 2026
Register Now for the 2026 ASFPM Annual Conference
By Mary Bart
For five decades, this association—and this conference—has shaped the national conversation on reducing flood risk. Join us in Milwaukee, WI for our 50th anniversary!
January 6, 2026
50th Anniversary Preview: Celebrating Five Decades of Impact
By Mary Bart
Throughout the year, we’ll be highlighting key moments in ASFPM’s history, elevating stories from members, and creating opportunities to reflect on the policies, programs, and people that have shaped the association.
November 11, 2025
CFM Certification Delivers Strong Salary Returns
By Mary Bart
It pays to be a Certified Floodplain Manager. New data from two national surveys confirms the CFM salary advantage.
November 6, 2025
Floodplain Management by the Numbers: New ASFPM Report Highlights Local Realities
By Mary Bart
New report provides data-driven insights on staffing, experience, and local floodplain program challenges.
September 11, 2025
New Research Finds Increased Payoff from Disaster Resilience Investments
By Mary Bart
Every dollar invested in disaster resilience today could save communities up to $33 in lost future economic activity. This powerful finding comes from a new report from Allstate, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
August 7, 2025
Federal Judge Blocks FEMA from Diverting BRIC Funds Amid 20-State Lawsuit
By Mary Bart
The injunction does not release the funds to states but does block the government from reallocating BRIC funds for non-BRIC purposes while the case moves forward.
May 8, 2025
Bipartisan Draft Bill Proposes Major Overhaul of FEMA
By Mary Bart
ASFPM, which participated in a stakeholder call led by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee staff, is reviewing the bill and will share feedback in the coming weeks.