April 6, 2022
Registration Opens for E2460: Advanced Building Science Flood and Wind Mitigation Series
By News Editor
E2460 promotes the adoption and enforcement of hazard resistant provisions and mitigation implementation for increased resiliency against flood and wind hazards.
April 4, 2022
Putting a Number on the Federal Expenditures Driven by Climate Change
By News Editor
For the first time, the OMB is formally accounting for climate change risks in the federal budget. Flood, fire, and drought may exact an immense financial toll.
March 30, 2022
What Does It Mean to be a CFM?
By News Editor
ASFPM established the national certified floodplain manager (CFM) program in 1998 and we’d love to hear what being a CFM means to you.
March 29, 2022
Welcome News Members – Feb and March 2022
By News Editor
ASFPM extends a big welcome to the following people who joined the association in February and March.
March 29, 2022
Managing Residual Flood Risk Behind Levees: An International Comparison
By News Editor
Researchers find big differences in how the U.S., France and Canada manage residual risk behind levees. What are the implications and what can be learned?
March 16, 2022
Pre-Calculated Benefits for Project Cost Analysis of Repetitive Loss Properties
By News Editor
Using these pre-calculated benefits eliminates the need for applicants to conduct a separate benefit-cost analysis for eligible projects.
March 9, 2022
FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance 2021 Year in Review is Now Available
By News Editor
The newly released report provides an overview of the HMA activities and accomplishments of the past year, which saw an historic commitment of $3.46 billion in additional Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds.
March 7, 2022
Upcoming Webinars for Navigating Risk Rating 2.0: Phase II – Renewals
By News Editor
Beginning April 1, 2022, all NFIP policies will be priced under Risk Rating 2.0 at their next renewal. Attend one of these upcoming webinars from FEMA to learn how to transition existing policies.
March 4, 2022
ASFPM Submits Letter for the Record on Nature-Based Infrastructure Hearing
By News Editor
The hearing, “From Gray to Green: Advancing the Science of Nature-Based Infrastructure,” focused on the current state of the science related to nature-based infrastructure as well as the research gaps in the federal coordination, investment, and engagement needed to support the implementation of nature-based infrastructure.