April 11, 2024
Feds Roll Out New Tool to Assess Flood Risk, Make Implementing FFRMS Easier
By News Editor
A new beta tool that will help users determine if a federally funded project is in a FFRMS floodplain is now available for review.
April 8, 2024
Welcome New Members – March 2024
By News Editor
ASFPM extends a big welcome to these flood risk management professionals who joined the association this past month.
April 4, 2024
New National Flood Insurance Program Manual Now Available
By News Editor
The new Flood Insurance Manual, which became effective April 1, 2024, reflects the NFIP’s existing underwriting requirements and current rating methodology.
March 27, 2024
Legislative and Policy Priorities for Calendar Year 2024
By News Editor
From Atlas 14/15 to WRDA, the ASFPM outlines its key legislative and policy priorities for 2024.
March 26, 2024
Report Shows Continued Decline of U.S. Wetlands
By News Editor
A new report from the US Fish & Wildlife Service says that wetland loss rates have increased by 50 percent since 2009
March 21, 2024
FEMA Receives Another Record-Setting Request for BRIC, FMA Funding
By News Editor
Even historic levels of funding can’t keep pace with the growing need for hazard mitigation.
March 20, 2024
FEMA Announces Amendment for Swift Current Funding to Mitigate Repetitive Flood Loss
By News Editor
Examples of eligible projects for this funding opportunity are property acquisition, demolition, elevation and relocation.
March 11, 2024
GAO Makes Recommendations for Enhancing Resilience of Flood Risk Management Infrastructure
By News Editor
More frequent extreme weather events and rising sea levels put the nation’s flood management infrastructure at risk.
March 25, 2024
ASFPM’s Detailed Priorities for FY2024 NFIP Reauthorization and Reform
By News Editor
ASFPM priorities address flood risk mapping, flood insurance, floodplain management, and flood mitigation, and the changes necessary to strengthen the NFIP.
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