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    August 5, 2021

    ASFPM Responds to FEMA’s RFI on Program Equity

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    ASFPM has submitted comments in response to FEMA’s Request for Information (RFI) related to the agency’s efforts on equity and environmental justice.

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    July 6, 2021

    ASFPM Among Those Asking Congress to Increase Flood Map Funds for FEMA

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    In joint letters to both the Senate and House Appropriations Committees, ASFPM joined like-minded organizations in requesting a significant increase in funding for FEMA’s flood risk mapping program in FY 2022.

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    Herald Times Bloomington IN

    July 3, 2021

    Flood experts: Lack of data, foresight, political courage leave many cities unprepared

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    Herald Times Bloomington IN

    July 2, 2021

    Experts: Before Upgrading storm water pipes, cities must protect critical infrastructure

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    Charleston WVA Gazette Mail

    June 26, 2021

    Officials getting on same page in latest chapter of WV flood protection history full of stunted efforts

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    June 17, 2021

    ASFPM Adds Name to Letter Urging Reinstatement of CBRA Protections

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    ASFPM was among the more than 30 organizations that signed onto a letter to the Department of the Interior urging the reinstatement the Coastal Barrier Resources Act’s (CBRA) protections against federally-funded sand mining in the areas protected by the Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS).

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    May 28, 2021

    A Closeup Look at the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard on the Capitol Beach Podcast

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    On this timely Capitol Beach podcast, Derek Brockbank looks at the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) with ASFPM’s Chad Berginnis and NRDC’s Joel Scata.

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    May 24, 2021

    Berginnis Testifies at NFIP Reauthorization Hearing, Makes the Case for Transformative Reform

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    In a Senate Committee hearing, Berginnis provided testimony on the importance of NFIP to helping families and communities become more resilient to flooding and offered recommendations on how it can be strengthened to better address current and future flood risk and ensure greater equity.

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    May 5, 2021

    ASFPM’s 2021 Virtual Conference Begins Next Week. Here’s What to Expect.

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    Next week, the 2021 ASFPM Virtual Conference will bring together nearly 2,000 floodplain management and mitigation professionals for three full days of learning. After a year of planning, we’re excited to get started.

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    April 2, 2021

    Risk Rating 2.0 Talking Points and Resources to Help You Navigate the Changes

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    ASFPM believes this change is long overdue. A more accurate, fair, and equitable way to determine an individual property’s flood risk should increase public confidence in the program and put NFIP on stronger financial footing

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