August 18, 2026
Updated Edition of Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures (FEMA P-259) Available
By News Editor
The publication presents various retrofitting techniques that provide both active and passive efforts and employ both dry and wet floodproofing measures.
August 8, 2026
Senate Confirms Hamilton as FEMA Administrator
By Jennifer Shutt
The U.S. Senate approves Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, filling the key post as discussions continue over disaster relief and agency reform.
August 5, 2026
FEMA Releases Application Support Material for HMA Projects Under $1 Million
By News Editor
New FEMA guidance helps HMA subapplicants prepare cost-effectiveness narratives for projects under $1 million with recommended data, examples, and resources.
July 16, 2026
FEMA Opens $600M Swift Current Funding Opportunity for FY 2026
By News Editor
To qualify, states, tribes and territories must have received a flood-related emergency or major disaster declaration between June 1, 2025 and May 31, 2027.
July 7, 2026
New FEMA NOFOs Bring CAP Changes, CTP Funding Cuts
By News Editor
CAP-SSSE and CTP represent some of FEMA’s strongest examples of federal-state-local partnerships in disaster resilience.
June 15, 2026
NFIP at a Crossroads: Rethinking Flood Risk Governance in an Era of Deregulation and Decentralization
By Jen Marcy, CFM, PMP and Celinda Adair, CFM
A more state-driven NFIP could bring greater flexibility—and greater accountability. Explore the potential risks and opportunities.
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.
March 25, 2026
BRIC Funding Alert: $1 Billion NOFO Now Open
By News Editor
The wait is over—FEMA has released the $1 billion BRIC NOFO for FY24–25. Here’s a brief look at what’s changed and what applicants/subapplicants should be doing now as deadlines approach.
March 10, 2026
FEMA Ordered to Restart BRIC Program
By Mary Bart
A U.S. District Judge has given FEMA 21 days to restart the BRIC program, unfreezing millions of dollars in critical disaster mitigation funding.
June 12, 2026
ASFPM Weighs in on FEMA Review Council Final Report
By News Editor
ASFPM’s comments call for reforms grounded in real-world experience, with recommendations on flood insurance, mitigation, mapping, and workforce capacity.
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