ASFPM Submits Comments to FEMA Review Council

ASFPM submitted comments to the Department of Homeland Security this week in advance of the FEMA Review Council meeting held Wed., July 9. In the comments, ASFPM emphasized the vital role FEMA plays in disaster preparedness, response, and risk reduction, and the importance of the collaborative effort needed across federal, state, and local entities to create safer, more resilient communities. 

We strongly oppose any proposal to eliminate, divide, or weaken FEMA or its critical functions and programs—including the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

The comments were submitted in three separate documents: 

Eliminating or Breaking Apart FEMA Would Seriously Weaken Disaster Assistance and Risk Management – Download comments

The Critical Nature of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in Saving Lives and Properties – Download comments

Issue Brief: FEMA’s National Flood Mapping Program and the Importance of Flood Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment to the Nation – Download

The FEMA Review Council is expected to release a report in November with its recommendations to improve federal disaster response.