March 29, 2010
NFIP Authorization Lapses Again
By News Editor
This means that until Congress approves reauthorization of the NFIP: no new NFIP policies will be issued, existing NFIP polices due for renewal during this time will not be renewed, and increased coverage requests will not be processed. Congress is not expected to revisit consideration for NFIP reauthorization until it returns to session April 12,
March 24, 2010
NRCS Celebrates 75 Years
By News Editor
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The NRCS invites you to visit their website to learn more about their history, the future of conservation, and information on events taking place throughout the year. NRCS 75th Anniversary Memo NRCS Website
March 17, 2010
ASFPM Comments on NBC News Fleecing of America
By News Editor
The March 16th broadcast of NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams did a Fleecing of America report on “How some Americans are being FORCED to buy flood insurance”. This report expressed some concerns with FEMA and the NFIP for flood maps that could end up requiring flood insurance on some new properties. FEMA is currently
March 11, 2010
NFIP Authorization Lapse and Reauthorization
By News Editor
Update: The Senate passed H.R. 4213 on Wednesday, March 10th. The bill would extend the NFIP through December 31, 2010. The bill now moves back to the House. Previous Update: After expiring for two days (March 1 and 2), the NFIP has been reauthorized until March 28th. The Senate finally passed a package of extensions
March 4, 2010
ASFPM to Testify on Stafford Act Revisions
By News Editor
ASFPM presented testimony before the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management – Conference of Mayors Report “U.S. Mayors Speak Out: Addressing Disasters in Cities” and Stafford Act ammendments. When/Where Thursday, March 4, 2010 2:00 p.m. 2167 Rayburn House Office Building, WDC 20515 Background House of Representatives Summary of Subject Matter, Hearing
March 1, 2010
National Disaster Recovery Framework
By News Editor
The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) is commending the National Disaster Recovery Framework Working Group in putting together a good and comprehensive Draft National Recovery Framework. In particular, the ASFPM is pleased to see the role of mitigation mentioned. However, we urge that the connections between recovery and local and State mitigation planning, long
February 17, 2010
Executive Order on Floodplain Management
By News Editor
ASFPM has issued a letter of support for the revision of the Executive Order (EO) on Floodplain Management (11988), and an update on the association’s activities in this regard. Both documents can be downloaded from our Executive Order on Floodplain Management webpage.
February 16, 2010
New Digital Topographic Maps from the USGS
By News Editor
The U.S. Geological Survey has unveiled for the coming year the new “US Topo,” a significant new step in regenerating, improving, and updating the familiar USGS topographic maps. US Topo is a digital 1:24,000-scale topographic map series. The new maps are built from the digital layers of The National Map, which is a synthesis of
February 16, 2010
ASFPM 2010 Legislative and Policy Priorities
By News Editor
The ASFPM Board of Directors has approved the 2010, First Quarter, ASFPM Legislative and Policy Priorities. Highlights include: Overreaching Policy Issues NFIP Reform WRDA (Water Resources Development ACT-USACE authorities) Stafford Act Possible New Jobs Bill Other Legislative positions in 2010 Appropriations/ Budgets Flood Risk Management, Including Managing Catastrophic Losses Coastal Policy and Programs Comprehensive National
February 5, 2010
ASFPM Announces New Position, Transition Plan
By News Editor
At its meeting on February 3, 2010, the ASFPM Board of Directors approved establishing a new position of Associate Director, to be based in the ASFPM Executive Office in Madison, Wisconsin. This is the result of careful consideration and coordination among the Executive Office, your Officers and Board of Directors, and the Transition Team established