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.
February 28, 2022
ASFPM Provides Written Testimony on FEMA Priorities for 2022
By News Editor
The testimony provided focused on several subjects we see as essential priorities for FEMA to address this year,
February 24, 2022
U.S. Flood Damage Risk Is Underestimated
By News Editor
Researchers found a high probability of flood damage for more than one million square miles across the United States, while the mapped area in FEMA’s 100-year flood plain is about 221,000 square miles
February 14, 2022
New Infrastructure Funding Guidebook Available at BUILD.gov
By News Editor
The guidebook will help state, local, tribal, and territorial governments unlock the funding available from the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure package.
February 8, 2022
ASFPM Weighs in on WOTUS Definition
By News Editor
ASFPM filed comments yesterday on a proposed rule defining the scope of waters protected under the Clean Water Act