November 2, 2010
FEMA ANNOUNCES SCIENTIFIC RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR FLOOD MAPPING
By News Editor
WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today a new Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) process to strengthen FEMA’s commitment to using the most reliable science and data to determine flood hazards for communities across the nation. FEMA regularly updates Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in coordination with local communities to ensure they reflect…
October 21, 2010
ASFPM 2011 Annual National Conference Call for Presentations and Workshops
By News Editor
The Association of State Floodplain Managers will convene the world’s largest and most comprehensive floodplain management conference – our 35th annual gathering – the week of May 15 – 20, 2011, in Louisville, Kentucky. We invite you to share your experiences with local, state, and federal officials, industry leaders, consultants, and other interested parties by…
October 20, 2010
FEMA Develops Coastal Barrier Resources Act Fact Sheet
By News Editor
FEMA Develops Coastal Barrier Resources Act Fact Sheet The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has developed a fact sheet on the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA). CBRA serves to protect coastal areas that act as barriers against wind and tidal forces caused by coastal storms and provide habitat for aquatic species. The fact sheet outlines…
October 12, 2010
News & Views Editor Monday Retiring
By News Editor
After nearly two decades, Jacquelyn Monday is stepping down as editor of the News & Views. During those years, floodplain management in the United States grew in both stature and professionalism, and its relevance to many broader issues became more widely recognized – such as the economy, ecosystem protection, sustainability, levee safety, and flood risk.…
October 12, 2010
International Day for Disaster Reduction October 13th
By News Editor
October 13th marks the annual International Day for Disaster Reduction, coordinated by the United Nations Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR), to get cities to play a more active role in protecting themselves against disaster. As part of its “Making Cities Resilient: My City is getting ready!” campaign, UNISDR will encourage more mayors and local governments…
October 12, 2010
Iowa Supreme Court Rejects State’s Immunity Claim
By News Editor
Iowa has specific rules governing the drainage of surface water. But, is the state subject to the same rules? That question was addressed in this case. Residents who sustained property damage in a northeast Iowa flood in 1999 can sue the state for highway construction that allegedly raised the water levels. The Iowa Supreme Court…
October 1, 2010
National Flood Insurance Program Reextension Act of 2010
By News Editor
September 30, 2010, the President signed into law: S. 3814, the “National Flood Insurance Program Reextension Act of 2010,” which authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency to enter into new contracts for flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program and to borrow from the Treasury under the Program through September 30, 2011.
September 22, 2010
ASFPM Testifies on NFIP Reauthorization and Reform
By News Editor
ASFPM Vice Chair Sally McConkey, PE, CFM, D.WRE, testified before the Senate Committee on Banking and Urban Affairs on Flood Insurance Reauthorization and Reform. ASFPM Testimony on NFIP Reauthorization and Reform (9/10) All panel testimony and webcast archive of Senate Banking and Urban Affairs Committee Hearing (9/10) GAO Report on NFIP: Continued Actions Needed to…
September 16, 2010
NFIP Preferred Risk Policy Eligibility Extension
By News Editor
From FloodSmart.gov There’s good news for property owners who have been newly mapped into a high-risk flood area. FEMA is introducing cost saving insurance options through the NFIP that may benefit property owners. If a building has been newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone, the property owner may be eligible for significant savings with…
September 9, 2010
USACE Process for NFIP Levee System Evaluation
By News Editor
From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers This document is applicable for all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) riverine, lake, and coastal National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) levee system evaluations. The purpose is to provide a consolidated document that will guide USACE procedures for levee system evaluations in support of the NFIP as administered by…