February 2, 2023
FEMA Releases New Tools for State Mitigation Planning Programs
By News Editor
The toolkits were developed to help state mitigation programs work with FEMA regional offices.
February 1, 2023
HUD Seeking Public Input on How to Allocate Disaster Recovery Funds More Equitably
By News Editor
CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT funds focus on long-term recovery and resilience efforts, targeted to families with low- and moderate-incomes.
January 26, 2023
ASFPM Foundation Welcomes New Fellows
By News Editor
Dave Carlton, Sally McConkey, and Terri Turner are the Foundation’s newest fellows, bringing the total to 17.
January 24, 2023
Updated CRS Report Makes Recommendations on NFIP Affordability
By News Editor
A central question in any reform of the NFIP is who should bear the costs of floodplain occupancy in the future: individual policyholders (the insured), federal taxpayers, uninsured flood victims, or some combination of these.
January 19, 2023
FEMA Revolving Loan Fund Grant Program Application Period Opens Feb. 1
By News Editor
Approximately $50 million is available in capitalization grants to eligible entities to fund low-interest loans to local governments.
January 19, 2023
FEMA Releases Public Assistance Simplified Procedures Policy
By News Editor
The Public Assistance Simplified Procedures policy simplifies implementation of the PA program to support rapid recovery for applicants
January 18, 2023
Call for Nominations: 2023 ASFPM Awards
By News Editor
Do you know a flood risk mitigation rock star or a noteworthy program or organization deserving of special recognition? The deadline for nominations is Feb. 1, 2023.
January 17, 2023
Funding Available from NOAA’s Climate Adaptation Partnerships Program
By News Editor
Outcomes of grants funded through this opportunity will generate new, locally relevant knowledge and strategies to reduce risks from flooding and wildfire in frontline communities.
January 17, 2023
CTP Recognition Program Nominations Now Open
By News Editor
This year’s theme is Equity and Inclusion, and nominees must demonstrate how their best practices advance equity and inclusion in the CTP’s community.