January 25, 2024
Violations, Enforcement, and Legal Assistance: Why Building a Relationship with Your Local Attorney is Important
By Larry Schock, Montana DNRC
Having a close working relationship with the local attorney is essential for any floodplain administrator.
January 22, 2024
$150 Million Available from Disaster Resilience Loan Program
By News Editor
FEMA has tripled the amount of money available through the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Grant Program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
October 12, 2023
National Weather Service Rolls Out New Experimental Flood Inundation Maps
By News Editor
New inundation mapping capabilities translate analysis and forecasts of streamflow into operational maps that communicate impact by showing where flooding may occur.
October 9, 2023
USGS Natural Hazards Mission – Translating Science to Action
By Mike Grimm
Resources from the USGS can help you monitor, assess, prepare for, mitigate, and respond to natural hazards, specifically coastal hazards.
September 21, 2023
National Institute of Building Sciences and Fannie Mae Release Disaster Mitigation Roadmap
By News Editor
The 150-page paper focuses on pluvial flooding, and offers three major findings and several recommendations.
September 18, 2023
No Easy Solutions for Coastal Communities
By Catherine Kozak
The effects of severe beach erosion have been on full display in Rodanthe, NC.