January 19, 2023
FEMA Revolving Loan Fund Grant Program Application Period Opens Feb. 1
By News Editor
Approximately $50 million is available in capitalization grants to eligible entities to fund low-interest loans to local governments.
January 19, 2023
FEMA Releases Public Assistance Simplified Procedures Policy
By News Editor
The Public Assistance Simplified Procedures policy simplifies implementation of the PA program to support rapid recovery for applicants
January 17, 2023
CTP Recognition Program Nominations Now Open
By News Editor
This year’s theme is Equity and Inclusion, and nominees must demonstrate how their best practices advance equity and inclusion in the CTP’s community.
December 20, 2022
FEMA Releases Updated Resources to Support State Mitigation Planning
By News Editor
Four new State Mitigation Planning Key Topics Bulletins are now available to help states meet the requirements of the latest State Mitigation Planning Policy Guide.
December 8, 2022
Volunteers Needed for BRIC Virtual National Review Panels
By News Editor
Volunteers will leverage their hazard mitigation expertise to assess subapplications while getting a glimpse into how communities are implementing innovative mitigation techniques.
November 29, 2022
Elevation Certificate and Dry Floodproofing Certificate Under Review
By News Editor
Until the OMB review process is complete, we are instructed to continue using the existing forms, which remain available on FEMA’s website.
October 14, 2022
FEMA Introduces Alternative Cost-Effectiveness Methodology for FY2022 BRIC and FMA
By News Editor
The change provides flexibility that should make it easier for disadvantaged communities to secure FY2022 hazard mitigation funding.
October 6, 2022
FEMA Releases Latest Edition of the National Flood Insurance Program Manual
By News Editor
Most of the updates incorporated in this release were provided earlier to industry through the monthly Underwriting Guidance Updates (UGUs), issued November 2021 through June 2022.
September 30, 2022
Senators Urge FEMA to Improve BRIC Funding Criteria, Distribution
By Mary Bart
The letter outlines concerns that the technical criteria put forth by FEMA has placed inland communities at a serious disadvantage.
December 8, 2022
ASFPM Joins Coalition to Make the Case for Flood Hazard Mapping Funding
By News Editor
ASFPM joined a diverse group of organizations urging Congress to provide at least $350 million for FEMA’s Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis Program.
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