August 18, 2026
Updated Edition of Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures (FEMA P-259) Available
By News Editor
The publication presents various retrofitting techniques that provide both active and passive efforts and employ both dry and wet floodproofing measures.
August 14, 2026
Relive the 2026 ASFPM Conference. Session Recordings and Photo Highlight Reel Now Available.
By News Editor
Registered attendees now have on-demand access to the 2026 ASFPM Annual Conference.
August 14, 2026
SAFE Rural Act Aims to Close the Gap in Pre-Disaster Flood Mitigation Opportunities for Rural and Tribal Communities
By News Editor
Bipartisan legislation is designed to increase pre-disaster flood mitigation funding and technical assistance for rural and Tribal communities.
August 13, 2026
Looking Back: How the CFM Program Began
By News Editor
As part of ASFPM’s year-long 50th anniversary celebration, we’re revisiting an article from 2016 that explains how the CFM program was formed.
August 10, 2026
Back to the Future: Floodplain Management 50 Years Past and 50 Years Hence
By News Editor
This 2026 ASFPM Conference plenary takes a look back—and a look ahead—at our nation’s floodplain management policies.
August 6, 2026
Listening to Our Members: What the Latest Feedback Says About ASFPM Resources
By News Editor
ASFPM’s Flash Feedback survey reveals which resources members value most—guidance documents, GIS tools, and digital formats top the list.
August 5, 2026
FEMA Releases Application Support Material for HMA Projects Under $1 Million
By News Editor
New FEMA guidance helps HMA subapplicants prepare cost-effectiveness narratives for projects under $1 million with recommended data, examples, and resources.

July 29, 2026
Welcome New Members – July 2026
By News Editor
ASFPM extends a big welcome to these 49 flood risk management professionals who joined the association this past month.
July 16, 2026
FEMA Opens $600M Swift Current Funding Opportunity for FY 2026
By News Editor
To qualify, states, tribes and territories must have received a flood-related emergency or major disaster declaration between June 1, 2025 and May 31, 2027.

July 14, 2026
25 Years Strong: Saluting Our CFM Milestone Achievers
By News Editor
For 25 years, these 74 Certified Floodplain Managers have demonstrated their commitment to the profession by maintaining their CFM credential through continuing education and professional development.

