Author: News Editor

    HMA grant applications - Amount requested vs amount available

    February 7, 2022

    FEMA Receives Record-breaking Amount in Requested Funding for BRIC, FMA

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    With $1.16 billion available in funding for FY 2021 across both BRIC and FMA programs, FEMA received requests for roughly $4.69 billion.

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    February 4, 2022

    Celebrating New CFMs

    By News Editor

    The CFM exam includes questions on floodplain management, mapping, NFIP regulations, flood insurance, mitigation, natural and beneficial functions, and the overall context of floodplain management.

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    February 4, 2022

    A new study predicts a huge increase in catastrophic hurricanes for the northeastern U.S.

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    February 1, 2022

    Infrastructure Update: Local Concerns Muddy a FEMA Flood Insurance Overhaul

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    January 28, 2022

    ASFPM Makes Recommendations for NFIP Reform, Stronger Floodplain Management Standards

    By News Editor

    ASFPM urges FEMA to strengthen the NFIP with better mapping, regulation, mitigation, and insurance provisions to protect communities from increasing flood risk associated with climate change.

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    January 11, 2022

    FEMA’s BRIC Direct Technical Assistance Application Period Now Open

    By News Editor

    Up to 20 communities may receive Direct Technical Assistance to support mitigation outcomes of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program.

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    January 6, 2022

    The ASFPM Mentoring Program Reboots for 2022

    By News Editor

    Whether you are an experienced floodplain management practitioner or just getting started in the profession, there’s a place for you in the ASFPM Mentoring Program.

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    Post And Courier

    December 13, 2021

    FEMA asking for input on how to improve flood insurance program

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    December 13, 2021

    FEMA Seeking Volunteers for BRIC National Review Panel

    By News Editor

    ASFPM members who are interested in serving as reviewers should apply by Jan. 14. 2022.

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    USA Today

    December 1, 2021

    How a summer of extreme weather reveals a stunning shift in the way rain falls in America.

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