July 27, 2020
ASFPM Offers Recommendations to TMAC Regarding FEMA Flood Mapping
By News Editor
ASFPM has officially responded to a request from the Technical Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) for input to help shape its recommendations to FEMA regarding the future flood hazard and flood risk identification program.
July 2, 2020
An Update from the ASFPM Insurance Committee
By News Editor
June was definitely flood month! Not only was it the start of Hurricane Season (though Mother Nature did not wait and had already spun three storms out by then!), but it also saw two national virtual flood conferences, which had 4,000+ in total registrations!!! Hats off to APCIA (American Property Casualty Insurance Association) for hosting
June 26, 2020
Talking Points on the New Flood Risk Assessment Tool from First Street
By News Editor
You may have seen early news reports about a new flood risk assessment tool from the First Street Foundation, which will be released to the general public on June 29. The news has caught fire in the mainstream media and the ASFPM office has already been contacted by The New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street…
June 18, 2020
NFIP Presents Stacey Ricks with Prestigious National Floodplain Management Award
By News Editor
Stacey Ricks, state NFIP coordinator with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), was presented the national Best State Compliance award by the National Flood Insurance Program. Ricks was nominated by his peers from across the country for this award based on his contributions to floodplain management and flood loss reduction measures in Mississippi.
May 12, 2020
ASFPM Submits Comments on BRIC Hazard Mitigation Program
By News Editor
ASFPM has submitted its comments to the proposed Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program. BRIC is the new formula-based mitigation grant program that replaces PDM grants.
April 20, 2020
ASFPM Comments on HUD Proposed Information Collection: Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands
By News Editor
ASFPM has responded to a notice by the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) for comments on proposed information collection related to Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands.
March 25, 2020
Writing a Flood Insurance Policy with Limited Data
By News Editor
Whether a local official, insurance professional, FEMA contractor, or other industry, our members often get questions about flood insurance.
March 11, 2020
An Examination of Federal Flood Maps in a Changing Climate
By News Editor
The Association of State Floodplain Managers is pleased to participate in this hearing to explore how flooding and sea level rise affect American property owners, how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) uses science to inform its flood products, and whether additional federal resources are needed to research and communicate future flood risk to the…
March 11, 2020
ASFPM comments on NEPA proposed changes
By News Editor
ASFPM submitted our comments on the CEQ proposed changes to NEPA rules today. Attached is a copy of our submittal. We oppose the proposed rule, explain our concers and urge continued use of the existing NEPA rule.
March 9, 2020
Understanding and Managing Flood Risk: A Guide for Elected Officials
By News Editor
Flood management protects people and property. ASFPM’s three-part guide breaks down the key information you need to fulfill your responsibility as an elected official.