October 17, 2022
Two Ways You Can Help NOAA Update and Modernize Precipitation Data
By News Editor
NOAA and NWS are seeking public comments on their proposals for updating the national precipitation data framework.
October 15, 2022
New Data from NOAA Provides Insight into How Flooding Affects Employment
By News Editor
ASFPM and NOAA are interested in hearing from readers who have used employment data to inform their flood risk mitigation and communication strategies.
October 14, 2022
ASFPM Comments on HMA Program and Policy Guide
By News Editor
ASFPM expressed concern over the timing and duration of the comment period and requested FEMA reduce the length, complexity, and prescriptive nature of the HMA PPG.
October 14, 2022
FEMA Introduces Alternative Cost-Effectiveness Methodology for FY2022 BRIC and FMA
By News Editor
The change provides flexibility that should make it easier for disadvantaged communities to secure FY2022 hazard mitigation funding.
October 13, 2022
ASFPM Foundation’s 2023 Future Leaders Scholarship Application Period Opens
By News Editor
The ASFPM Foundation provides one $20,000 FLS scholarship for up to two years to a student studying in a field related to flood risk management.
October 11, 2022
Estimated Damage for Hurricane Ian Between $41 Billion and $70 Billion
By News Editor
Uninsured flood loss is estimated between $10 billion and $17 billion, according to updated analysis from CoreLogic.
October 11, 2022
Technical Assistance Program to Help Great Lakes Coastal Communities
By News Editor
Strengthening Coastal Counties Resilience Challenge to help Great Lakes communities develop policies and plans to improve their community’s resilience to coastal flooding.
October 9, 2022
Welcome New Members – September 2022
By News Editor
ASFPM extends a big welcome to the following people who joined the association this past month.
October 6, 2022
FEMA Releases Latest Edition of the National Flood Insurance Program Manual
By News Editor
Most of the updates incorporated in this release were provided earlier to industry through the monthly Underwriting Guidance Updates (UGUs), issued November 2021 through June 2022.