FEMA News

    Flooded street in Rhode Island

    March 9, 2022

    FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance 2021 Year in Review is Now Available

    By News Editor

    The newly released report provides an overview of the HMA activities and accomplishments of the past year, which saw an historic commitment of $3.46 billion in additional Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds.

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    Flood waters approaching a two-story home.

    March 7, 2022

    Upcoming Webinars for Navigating Risk Rating 2.0: Phase II – Renewals

    By News Editor

    Beginning April 1, 2022, all NFIP policies will be priced under Risk Rating 2.0 at their next renewal. Attend one of these upcoming webinars from FEMA to learn how to transition existing policies.

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    HMA grant applications - Amount requested vs amount available

    February 7, 2022

    FEMA Receives Record-breaking Amount in Requested Funding for BRIC, FMA

    By News Editor

    With $1.16 billion available in funding for FY 2021 across both BRIC and FMA programs, FEMA received requests for roughly $4.69 billion.

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    January 11, 2022

    FEMA’s BRIC Direct Technical Assistance Application Period Now Open

    By News Editor

    Up to 20 communities may receive Direct Technical Assistance to support mitigation outcomes of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program.

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    December 13, 2021

    FEMA Seeking Volunteers for BRIC National Review Panel

    By News Editor

    ASFPM members who are interested in serving as reviewers should apply by Jan. 14. 2022.

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    November 3, 2021

    FEMA to Host Public Meetings for Comment about Minimum Floodplain Management Standards

    By News Editor

    Whether you submit your comments verbally or in writing, ASFPM encourages all members to weigh in on this important topic.

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    October 12, 2021

    FEMA Moves to Update Flooding Rules for Homes

    By News Editor

    The RFI for changes to NFIP floodplain management and land use standards was issued in response to a petition filed by ASFPM and NRDC.

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    October 4, 2021

    Application Period Now Open for FY 2021 Hazard Mitigation Grants

    By News Editor

    FEMA is now accepting applications for the FY 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant programs. The deadline is Jan. 28, 2022.

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    September 20, 2021

    New Interactive Maps Provide Visibility into Flood Insurance Premium Changes Coming with FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0

    By News Editor

    ASFPM, in collaboration with The Pew Charitable Trusts, today unveiled interactive maps that show where flood insurance rates are expected to decrease, increase, or remain the same — and by how much — under FEMA’s new Risk Rating 2.0 pricing structure.

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    August 12, 2021

    2021 BRIC and FMA Webinar Series Underway

    By News Editor

    Advanced registration is required for the 2021 BRIC and FMA Webinar Series, which kicked off on July 28, 2021 and will run through Oct. 13, 2021.

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