News & Views

    May 18, 2026

    10 Completely Unofficial and Entirely Unsolicited Ways to Improve FEMA

    By Chad Berginnis, CFM

    What would actually improve FEMA? On the heels of the FEMA Review Council Report, ASFPM Executive Director Chad Berginnis offers 10 unofficial recommendations.

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    May 18, 2026

    What the FEMA Review Council Report Gets Right — and Wrong — About Flood Risk Management

    By News Editor

    The ASFPM Policy Team breaks down the recommendations that could have the most consequential implications for floodplain management, hazard mitigation and the NFIP.

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    May 15, 2026

    New ASFPM Report Provides a Snapshot of Floodplain Management Across the Nation

    By News Editor

    The findings give states and territories a clearer picture of how their programs compare nationally and where opportunities exist to strengthen their floodplain management efforts.

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    May 1, 2026

    FEMA Releases $1.1 Billion in Flood Mitigation Funding Opportunities

    By News Editor

    The two funding opportunities — Flood Mitigation Assistance and Swift Current — will enable states to protect their communities from the devastating impact of floods while limiting future National Flood Insurance Program expenses.

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    May 1, 2026

    ASCE 24-24 to be Included in the 2027 Edition of the International Building Codes

    By Chad Berginnis, CFM

    A major win at the recent ICC hearings paves the way for stronger flood-resistant building standards in the 2027 International Codes.

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    April 10, 2026

    ASFPM Foundation Releases Report on Harnessing AI for Flood Risk Management

    By ASFPM Foundation

    The report explores how artificial intelligence can responsibly support flood risk management—while preserving transparency, technically defensible analysis, and professional judgment.

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    April 9, 2026

    Bipartisan Bill Aims to Restart Nonstructural Flood Projects

    By News Editor

    A bipartisan pair of senators is pushing to ensure that nonstructural flood risk management solutions remain a core part of the federal toolkit.

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    April 8, 2026

    Welcome New Members – March 2026

    By News Editor

    ASFPM extends a big welcome to these 70 flood risk management professionals who joined the association this past month.

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    April 6, 2026

    Florida’s New Flood Disclosure Law: What Developers, Sellers, and Landlords Need to Know

    By Jerry Murphy, JD, AICP, CFM

    Florida becomes latest state with new mandatory flood disclosure laws.

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    April 2, 2026

    ASFPM Outlines Seven Key Recommendations for FEMA Funding in FY2027

    By News Editor

    ASFPM outlines seven critical funding priorities for FEMA in FY2027, urging Congress to strengthen the NFIP , fully fund flood mapping, and restore operational stability.

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