April 11, 2025
FEMA’s Former Resilience Exec Sounds the Alarm on Ending BRIC
By David Maurstad
David Maurstad, who spent 16 years at FEMA serving with appointees under four presidential administrations, explains why BRIC was a valuable mitigation program.
April 10, 2025
Welcome New Members – March 2025
By News Editor
ASFPM extends a big welcome to these 101 flood risk management professionals who joined the association this past month.
April 8, 2025
FEMA Ends BRIC Program, Leaving States in the Lurch
By News Editor
This move to cancel BRIC not only disrupts mitigation work already underway, but it also weakens our national commitment to preparing for disasters before they strike.
April 4, 2025
ASFPM Foundation’s Gilbert White Forum Explores Impact of AI on Flood Risk Management
By News Editor
The March 5-6 event was the Foundation’s seventh Gilbert F. White National Flood Policy Forum.
March 21, 2025
U.S. Climate Alliance Unveils Policy Guide to Strengthen Climate-Ready Land Use Strategies
By News Editor
The guide outlines a suite of policies states and territories can use to advance their climate goals through land use planning.
March 19, 2025
Executive Order Issued on State and Local Preparedness
By News Editor
ASFPM has long supported the belief that state, territories and local communities should take a more active role in their preparedness and resilience.
March 17, 2025
ASCE 24-24 Delivers Major Update to Flood Resistant Design Standards
By News Editor
This may be the most significant upgrade in the nation’s flood loss reduction standards since the creation of the NFIP minimums in 1973.
March 13, 2025
Congressional Hearing Highlights Need for FEMA Reform
By Mary Bart
Witnesses provided suggestions for how FEMA could be improved in what was a clear call to reform rather than eliminate the federal agency.