Author: News Editor

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    April 3, 2023

    HUD Issues Proposed Rule on Floodplain Management

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    With this proposed rule, HUD takes a major step in addressing future flood risk and ensuring the safety of HUD-assisted residents and federal investments.

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    March 28, 2023

    ASFPM Submits Comments on WRDA Provisions

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    ASFPM submitted comments on the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 regarding Implementation Guidance for new WRDA provisions.

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    March 24, 2023

    FEMA Releases Updated Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide

    By News Editor

    This is the first update to the guide since 2015. The new guide incorporates climate change and future conditions, equity, building codes, capability and capacity building, nature-based solutions and community lifelines as key principles for its grant programs.

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    March 23, 2023

    White House Report Makes Recommendations on Addressing Climate Risk, Takes Aim at Moral Hazard

    By News Editor

    The report recommends the federal government exert more pressure on states to increase transparency and climate resilience, particularly as it relates to flooding.

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    March 17, 2023

    NFIP Technical Bulletin 10 is Now Available

    By News Editor

    TB 10 provides guidance on the NFIP requirements related to determining that buildings constructed on filled land will be reasonably safe from flooding.

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    March 16, 2023

    Prior NFIP Claims History Rating Factor in Risk Rating 2.0

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    Premiums for all buildings identified as Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) properties currently include a 15% SRL Surcharge.

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    March 14, 2023

    Winners for Great Lakes Regional Challenge Announced

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    In Summer 2023, four communities will participate in a coastal resilience training and peer exchange workshop.

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    March 3, 2023

    ASFPM’s Detailed Priorities for FY2023 NFIP Reauthorization and Reform  

    By News Editor

    In our continued efforts to push for significant reform and long-term NFIP reauthorization, ASFPM has put together a detailed priority list of what it hopes to see happen with the federal flood insurance program in FY2023

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    March 3, 2023

    National Coastal Resilience Fund is Accepting Proposals

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    NFWF expects to invest approximately $140 million in grants to support nature-based coastal resilience solutions. Pre-proposals are due April 12, 2023.

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    March 3, 2023

    Register for FEMA’s Virtual Local Mitigation Planning Workshop

    By News Editor

    Workshop attendees will learn about the planning process, assessing risks, and developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies.

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