November 3, 2011
NFPC-V Hotel Rate Reduced!
By News Editor
The hotel rate at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento for the National Floodproofing Conference V has been reduced to $99 per night, keeping in line with the Federal per diem rates. Don’t delay – make your reservation today!
October 18, 2011
ASFPM’s side-by-side Comparison of NFIP Reform Legislation
By News Editor
Please view ASFPM’s side-by-side Comparison of NFIP Reform Legislation. This documents highlights important elements of pending NFIP Reform Legislation; HR 1309 in the House and the Senate Banking Committee bill. The document also includes commentary by the ASFPM.
October 18, 2011
ASFPM written testimony for the US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing
By News Editor
A Review of the 2011 Floods and the Condition of the Nation’s Flood Control Systems, see attachment. See the Committee Page here for more information
October 14, 2011
Craig Fugate: “Streamlining Emergency Management: Improving Preparedness, Response, and Cutting Costs”
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Written Statement of Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management: “Streamlining Emergency Management: Improving Preparedness, Response, and Cutting Costs” Release Date: October 13, 2011 Rayburn House Office Building Introduction Good morning Chairman Denham, Ranking Member Norton, and distinguished
October 12, 2011
DHS Announces First National Preparedness Goal
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DHS Announces First National Preparedness Goal Release Date: October 7, 2011 For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 The Goal is the First Deliverable under Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 8 WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced the release of the country’s first-ever National Preparedness Goal. The goal is the
September 21, 2011
ASFPM Urges Congress to Restore FEMA’s Flood Mapping Budget
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ASFPM sent letters to Congress today urging them to restore FEMA’s Flood Mapping Budget. If timely and accurate flood mapping is not done, it is impossible to determine the flood risk so that property owners can protect their investment and safety. The FEMA Flood Mapping Program has led, and continues to lead, our national effort
September 19, 2011
Pres. Obama Voices Support for Phasing Out NFIP Subsidies on Some Properties
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ARTHUR D. POSTAL “Pres. Obama Voices Support for Phasing Out NFIP Subsidies on Some Properties.” PROPERTYCASUALTY360.COM NU Online News Service, Sept. 19, 2:39 p.m. EDT “WASHINGTON—In his deficit-reduction proposal, President Obama voices support for provisions in House legislation that would eliminate subsidies, over five years, on 30 percent of properties insured by the National Flood
September 19, 2011
ASFPM-NFIP Reform Letter Senate
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The Honorable Harry Reid The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader Minority Leader U.S. Senate U.S. Senate Washington DC, 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Dear Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell: The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) represents 14,000 professional floodplain managers throughout the nation. We urge the Senate to quickly consider reauthorization and reform
September 16, 2011
Reid’s Disaster Aid Package Passes Senate
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CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS – CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS Sept. 15, 2011 – Updated 5:49 p.m. Reid’s Disaster Aid Package Passes Senate By Niels Lesniewski, CQ Staff A spending package for disaster relief narrowly won Senate passage Thursday, after overcoming objections that had delayed action on it earlier in the week. The Senate adopted, 62-37, Majority Leader
August 30, 2011
After Irene, FEMA facing a disaster of its own — funding
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By Ed O’Keefe Now that the big hurricane is behind us — three days for Irene and six years for Katrina — the Federal Emergency Management Agency is running out of money and finds itself operating in a new political and fiscal climate that may be as treacherous as some of the disasters to which