January 21, 2025
FFRMS Still in Effect Following Trump’s Executive Order, For Now
By News Editor
ASFPM reached out to FEMA and HUD asking if they were planning on any guidance to help floodplain managers navigate the uncertainty of whether Trump’s EO rescinded FFRMS.
January 10, 2025
Faster Recovery Starts Here: HUD’s Universal Notice for Disaster Relief Funding
By News Editor
Notice outlines the requirements for CDBG-DR funding after a qualifying disaster declaration.
January 9, 2025
How the ‘Safe Development Paradox’ Shapes Risky Floodplain Growth
By News Editor
Development will often cluster just beyond the highest-risk flood areas, even though the risk extends beyond the floodplain’s edge.
January 8, 2025
FEMA Announces $1.35 Billion in BRIC, FMA Funding for FY2024
By News Editor
New restrictions for this cycle of funding will help “ensure a more diverse distribution” of grants across the U.S., the agency said.
January 7, 2025
FEMA Releases Updated Public Assistance Guide with Streamlined Processes and Resilience Focus
By News Editor
The latest PA guide, which brings enhanced focus on resilience measures, is effective for disasters declared on or after Jan. 6, 2025.
January 7, 2025
ASFPM Foundation Hits $40,000 #GivingTuesday Goal Thanks to Your Support!
By News Editor
The donations raised on #GivingTuesday2024 will allow the Foundation to continue to fund the Future Leaders Scholarship.
December 11, 2024
#GivingTuesday is a Resounding Success: A Heartfelt “Thank You” to Our Special Donors!
By News Editor
With everyone’s help and hard work, the Foundation raised close to $39,000 in donations – just a little shy of our goal, but successful nonetheless!
December 6, 2024
FEMA Provides Additional Swift Current Funding Following Hurricanes
By News Editor
An additional $200 million in funding is available for states recently affected by major flood events like Helene and Milton.
December 5, 2024
HUD Releases Guidance on Determining the FFRMS Floodplain
By News Editor
Step-by-step instructions for determining the boundaries of the floodplain and the flood elevation under the FFRMS.
January 31, 2025
ASFPM Submits Comments on FEMA’s Public Assistance Mitigation Cost Share Incentives Policy
By News Editor
Raising the federal cost share for FEMA’s post-disaster PA program from 75% up to 85% for proven mitigation measures can motivate investments in capacity and resilience.
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