FEMA News

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    January 19, 2024

    FEMA Overhauls Disaster Aid Program to Help Survivors Recover Faster

    By News Editor

    Changes come after years of criticism over a confusing and complicated process.

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    January 11, 2024

    Get FEMA Training on New Elevation Certificate, Floodproofing Certificate

    By News Editor

    Learn about the changes to the Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate forms.

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    January 8, 2024

    FEMA Seeks Volunteers for Virtual BRIC National Review Panels

    By News Editor

    Reviewers will leverage their hazard mitigation expertise to assess subapplications while getting a glimpse into how communities are implementing innovative mitigation techniques.

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    November 29, 2023

    Turning the Tide on Flood Resilience

    By John Ingargiola, FEMA

    The development of the new flood standard was successful due to the data, studies, models, expertise and participation by multiple groups.

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    November 17, 2023

    Upcoming Webinar: Partnerships in Planning for Coastal Resilience 

    By News Editor

    This is part of FEMA’s Policy to Action webinar series.

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    November 14, 2023

    FEMA Announces $300 Million Available in Second Round of Swift Current Funding

    By News Editor

    Projects eligible for funding include property acquisition and demolition, elevation and relocation.

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    November 2, 2023

    TMAC Recommends Big Changes for How Special Flood Hazard Area is Defined

    By News Editor

    The recommendations are consistent with several of ASFPM’s policy positions.

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    October 27, 2023

    FEMA to Host BRIC and FMA Notices of Funding Opportunities Webinar Series

    By News Editor

    General applicants, subapplicants and tribal applications are invited to attend.

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    October 13, 2023

    Nearly $2 Billion Available in BRIC, FMA Funding for FY23

    By News Editor

    The application period for FY23 opens on Oct. 16, 2023. Closes Feb 29, 2024.

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    October 12, 2023

    Federal Flood Risk Management Standard: Public Comment Period Now Open

    By News Editor

    ASFPM members are encouraged to participate in this public comment period. Comments are due Dec. 1, 2023.

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