July 15, 2020
FEMA Suspends In-Person Training and Education through October 1
By News Editor
FEMA suspends in-person training at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) and Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) through at least October 1, 2020.
July 15, 2020
FEMA Issues Q&A on Remote Claims Adjusting
By News Editor
For clarity and consistency of remote claims adjustment, FEMA developed the following questions and answers regarding adjusting National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 6, 2020
Flood Mitigation Measures for Existing Multi-Family Structures
By News Editor
FEMA recently released the National Flood Insurance Program Flood Mitigation Measures for Multi-Family Buildings, P-2037. This publication provides guidance for building owners, designers, investors, builders/contractors, institutional partners, housing agencies and residents, and property and facility managers on flood risk evaluation and mitigation of large multi-family buildings located within floodplains, particularly in urban areas. The publication is
July 2, 2020
An Update from the ASFPM Insurance Committee
By News Editor
June was definitely flood month! Not only was it the start of Hurricane Season (though Mother Nature did not wait and had already spun three storms out by then!), but it also saw two national virtual flood conferences, which had 4,000+ in total registrations!!! Hats off to APCIA (American Property Casualty Insurance Association) for hosting
June 30, 2020
Select Committee Democrats Release Roadmap for Ambitious Climate Action
By News Editor
On Tuesday, June 30, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Chair Kathy Castor (D-FL), members of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis unveiled a comprehensive plan titled “Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient, and Just America.” The report lays out the Climate Crisis Action Plan, full of detailed,
June 30, 2020
Call for Nominations: ASBPA 2020 Best Restored Shores Award
By News Editor
The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) is calling for nominations for its Best Restored Shores Award. This award aims to recognize projects that enhance the environment particularly on low-energy and moderate-energy shorelines. ASBPA will accept nominations for the 2020 awards through July 17, 2020. Nominations can include: Back bay projects Living shoreline projects
June 29, 2020
Applications for HMA External Stakeholder Working Group Due July 10
By News Editor
ESWG provides a venue for federal partners and external stakeholders to openly communicate, share insight and feedback on mitigation and/or program issues.
June 26, 2020
Talking Points on the New Flood Risk Assessment Tool from First Street
By News Editor
You may have seen early news reports about a new flood risk assessment tool from the First Street Foundation, which will be released to the general public on June 29. The news has caught fire in the mainstream media and the ASFPM office has already been contacted by The New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street…