September 15, 2020
NFIP Seeks Nominations for the 2020 CRS Award for Excellence
By AS FPM
The award recognizes individuals who have actively advanced the vision of the NFIP and CRS by raising awareness about the dangers of flooding, implementing floodplain management programs, and promoting the purchase of flood insurance.
September 15, 2020
FEMA Issues Q&A on Remote Claims Adjusting
By AS FPM
For clarity and consistency of remote claims adjustment, FEMA developed the following questions and answers regarding adjusting National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 11, 2020
Changes Coming to the 2017 CRS Coordinator’s Manual
By News Editor
FEMA plans to issue a 2021 addendum to the 2017 CRS Coordinator’s Manual, which will go into effect January 2021. The addendum will include two new prerequisite requirements, several new credit opportunities, and some updates aimed at simplifying credit and reporting requirements.
August 10, 2020
Upcoming Webinars for FMA and BRIC Grant Programs
By News Editor
FEMA is offering a series of webinars on the Fiscal Year 2020 Notice of Funding Opportunities for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant programs.
August 6, 2020
FEMA Publishes New Guide on Nature-based Solutions
By News Editor
Building Community Resilience with Nature-based Solutions: A Guide for Local Communities was developed by FEMA to help communities identify and engage the staff and resources that can play a role in building resilience with nature-based solutions.
August 5, 2020
FEMA Announces Notice of Funding Opportunities for Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants
By News Editor
More than $660 million in funding is available through the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant programs,
July 30, 2020
FEMA to Update State and Local Mitigation Planning Guides
By News Editor
FEMA is updating the State and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Review Guides this year. ASPFM encourages members to provide feedback on either guidance by Aug. 14, 2020.
July 27, 2020
NFIP Update and Clarifications Final Rule Published
By News Editor
The NFIP will implement the final rule through updates to the Flood Insurance and Claims manuals and by producing and distributing new SFIP forms. The existing NFIP regulations and SFIP forms will apply until October 1, 2021.
July 15, 2020
FEMA Suspends In-Person Training and Education through October 1
By News Editor
FEMA suspends in-person training at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) and Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) through at least October 1, 2020.
July 15, 2020
FEMA Issues Q&A on Remote Claims Adjusting
By News Editor
For clarity and consistency of remote claims adjustment, FEMA developed the following questions and answers regarding adjusting National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.