July 30, 2014
FEMA Risk MAP Program unveiled July 28 a redesigned FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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FEMA Risk MAP Program unveiled July 28 a redesigned FEMA Flood Map Service Center. A streamlined design and interface, significant technical improvements, and a set of new user features allows an intuitive and user-friendly source of information for the general public, and a powerful flood hazard product portal for those working in flood insurance, hazard
July 23, 2014
Chad Berginnis, ASFPM executive director, will speak before senate committee hearing
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You can watch and listen to Chad Berginnis, ASFPM executive director, speak before senate committee hearing at 2:30 p.m. EDT, July 23. Hearing title: Insuring our Future: Building a Flood Insurance Program We Can Live With, Grow With, and Prosper With. Watch hearing here. You can also read Berginnis’ written testimony here. Here is some
July 17, 2014
White House: Taking Action to Support State, Local, and Tribal Leaders as They Prepare Communities for the Impacts of Climate Change
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FACT SHEET: Taking Action to Support State, Local, and Tribal Leaders as They Prepare Communities for the Impacts of Climate Change President Obama is focused every day on building on the progress America’s economy is making by creating jobs and expanding opportunity for all hardworking Americans. As part of that effort, the President has put
July 16, 2014
Congressional Research Service’s recent report on US Army Corps Of Engineers Water Resource Authorizations
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Summary of the Report The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers undertakes activities to maintain navigable channels, reduce flood and storm damage, and restore aquatic ecosystems. Congress directs the Corps through authorizations, appropriations, and oversight of its studies, construction projects, and other activities. This report summarizes congressional authorization and appropriations processes for the Corps. It also
July 8, 2014
Final week to submit Regional Conservation Partnership Program pre-proposals
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USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program encourages partners to join in efforts with producers to increase the restoration and sustainable use of soil, water, wildlife, and related natural resources on regional or watershed scales. The total program funding for the estimated 150 awards is $400 million. Through RCPP, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and its partners help
June 25, 2014
New Report Outlines how Climate Change could Hurt the Bottom Dollar
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Report: Climate change a huge economic risk Climate change poses profound risks to the U.S. economy and needs to be addressed immediately, says a bipartisan report recently released by a coalition of financial leaders that includes three former Treasury secretaries, according to a “USA Today” article published June 24. The article goes on to say
June 18, 2014
FEMA’s Underwriting Risk Insurance Division recently released a Hurricane Sandy Recovery Advisory 7 — Reducing Flood Risk and Flood Insurance Premiums for Existing Residential Buildings in Zone A.
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FEMA’s Underwriting Risk Insurance Division recently released a Hurricane Sandy Recovery Advisory 7 — Reducing Flood Risk and Flood Insurance Premiums for Existing Residential Buildings in Zone A. But ASFPM’s Director Emeritus Larry Larson said that although the guidance is directed for how to mitigate non-substantially damaged buildings in Sandy, it could be useful for
June 16, 2014
FEMA Redesigning Flood Map Service Center
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FEMA’s Map Service Center – Redesign Coming Soon This summer, FEMA will launch a redesigned and greatly enhanced FEMA Flood Map Service Center (MSC) – the authoritative online public source for flood hazard information produced under the National Flood Insurance Program. A streamlined design and interface, significant technical improvements, and a set of new user
May 28, 2014
Warren Campbell, Co-Chair of ASFPM Higher Education Policy Committee, has some BIG NEWS to share
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As we prepare for the 38th Annual ASFPM Conference, we have arrived at a watershed moment for floodplain management. With the soon to be created Master’s degree with Concentration in Floodplain Management at the University of Washington, an existing Associate’s degree aimed at training USGS hydrologic technicians at Gateway Community College in Phoenix, the excellent
May 23, 2014
Your donations needed for 2014 Silent Auction!!
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Your donations needed for 2014 Silent Auction!! ASFPM Foundation 14th Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser Mon. June 2 thru Wed. June 4, Seattle, WA https://asfpmfoundation.org/auction.htm