October 19, 2020
Tribute to Jon A. Kusler (1941-2020) ASFPM Friend and Mentor
By News Editor
Last Thursday, the nation and ASFPM lost a dear friend and mentor, Jon A. Kusler. Jon was instrumental in the formation of the association, our conferences and committees, and much more. He was also a wonderful person; kind, humble, concerned and worldly, and as his son Gilbert says — a man of adventure, kindness, passion, and…
October 12, 2020
Bill Seeks to Create New National Disaster Safety Board
By News Editor
Modeled after the NTSB, the National Disaster Safety Board would serve as an independent board to investigate major national disasters and make policy recommendations to all levels of government on how to improve the resiliency of communities across the country.
October 1, 2020
Bipartisan Flood Resiliency and Taxpayer Savings Act Introduced
By News Editor
The Flood Resiliency and Taxpayer Savings Act offers a common sense, good government, approach that can reduce taxpayer burden by better safeguarding our communities and infrastructure from future storms. ASFPM was among the 32 organizations that signed a letter urging Congress to pass the legislation.
September 30, 2020
Application Period for FEMA’s BRIC and FMA Grants Now Open
By News Editor
Today is the first day for applying for two of FEMA’s major hazard mitigation grant programs totaling $660 million. The two grant programs, the Flood Mitigation Assistance grant and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant, or BRIC, will provide funding for projects that reduce future disaster losses and strengthen our nation’s ability to build…
September 28, 2020
ASFPM Makes Recommendations on Possible Joint WRDA Proposal
By News Editor
ASFPM has sent a letter to leaders on the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure with recommendations regarding a possible joint proposal for a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that could be brought before their respective bodies before the end of the year.
September 28, 2020
Take Action on Flood Map Funding with ASFPM Engage!
By News Editor
This new advocacy tool provides a quick, easy, and effective way to reach out to elected officials on legislative issues of interest to the floodplain management community. Please take action today by contacting your U.S. Senators and encouraging them to support flood map funding.
September 18, 2020
Take Action with ASFPM Engage!
By News Editor
Please take action today by contacting your U.S. Senators today and encouraging them to support flood map funding.
September 15, 2020
Audit Criticizes FEMA for Poor Management of SRL Properties
By News Editor
In its report, the DHS Office of the Inspector General says FEMA does not have reliable, accurate information on SRL properties and fails to provides equitable and timely relief to SRL applicants.
August 25, 2020
ASFPM Makes Case for Flood Risk Map Funding
By News Editor
ASFPM has sent a letter to members of the Senate Appropriations Committee strongly urging funding of FEMA’s flood risk map program at a minimum of $263 million for FY21.