June 3, 2024
FEMA Announces $300 Million in Swift Current Funding
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Examples of eligible projects include property acquisition and demolition, elevation and relocation. To be eligible, buildings must be NFIP-insured and have a history of repetitive or substantial damage from flooding.
May 29, 2024
Flooding Resources from the NFIP Available in Multiple Languages
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The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has developed or updated several publications that provide information to policyholders, consumers and survivors
May 29, 2024
$10.8M Available for Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grants
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The four strategic priorities for the FY 2024 RCPGP are: housing, equity, climate resilience, and readiness.
May 13, 2024
Floodplain Restoration Project Completed in Escambia County, FL
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Through the project, Jackson Creek was restored to its original wetland state.
May 9, 2024
ASFPM Foundation Sets its Sights on a Phenomenal 2024 ASFPM Annual National Conference in Salt Lake City!
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The Foundation has a busy week of activities planned for this year’s conference.
May 9, 2024
FEMA Streamlines Benefit-Cost Analysis in Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs
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FEMA reduces the discount rate from 7% to 3.1% to make it easier to demonstrate cost-effectiveness of hazard mitigation projects when completing a Benefit Cost Analysis.
May 8, 2024
USACE Issues Memo on Nature-Based Solutions
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The memorandum provides additional guidance and direction to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on incorporating nature-based solutions.
May 7, 2024
ASFPM Seeks Farm Bill Improvements to Boost Resilience of Ag Communities
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ASFPM would like to see investments in proactive voluntary measures to restore and maintain the function of floodplains to reduce flood risk in farm communities
May 6, 2024
ASFPM Comments on USACE Proposed Rules for Agency Specific Procedures for PR&G
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Many believe these rules are coming at just the right time to help communities meet a host of significant challenges in managing, using, and conserving water.
May 20, 2024
FY24 Cuts Will Impact National Preparedness
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ASFPM joined 17 other associations in an open letter to Congress regarding FY24 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security.
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