October 14, 2024
After Helene and Milton, What Comes Next?
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
These back-to-back hurricanes have added to the complexity of how we respond. But here we are. What comes next?
October 11, 2024
NOAA Atlas 15 Extreme Precipitation Pilot Dataset Released for Review
By News Editor
Floodplain practitioners are encouraged to provide feedback on this important new tool.
October 9, 2024
FEMA Chief Decries Rumors, Disinformation About Hurricane Recovery As Worst Ever
By Jennifer Shutt
The rumors and inaccurate information about FEMA’s response and recovery efforts are “creating fear in some” people who are trying to navigate through the hurricane recovery process, Criswell said.
October 4, 2024
Prepare Now for FEMA’s FY 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Cycle
By News Editor
See what’s new for the FY24 grant cycle where $600M is available.
October 2, 2024
Managing Threatened Oceanfront Structures: New Report Offers Solutions as Homes in Rodanthe Collapse
By News Editor
Interagency report presents short- and long-term strategies to address the growing risks posed by coastal erosion.
September 30, 2024
Communities Should Consider Adopting a 2-Foot Freeboard Now!
By News Editor
If a community does not have a 2-foot freeboard requirement in its floodplain regulations similar to HUD’s new FFRMS rule, it risks severely limiting homeownership opportunities.
September 30, 2024
The US Is Finally Curbing Floodplain Development, Research Shows
By Jake Bittle, Grist
The average city now actively avoids floodplains. The vast majority of floodplain construction — the kind that grabs headlines and feeds the pessimistic narrative — has taken place in just two states: Louisiana and Florida.
September 27, 2024
FEMA Announces FY2023 Flood Mitigation Assistance Selections
By News Editor
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the FMA program, which saw record funding requests.
September 17, 2024
Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Program FY2024 Selections
By News Editor
A combined $150 million in capitalization grants will help communities reduce vulnerability to natural hazards.
September 13, 2024
FEMA Establishes National Disaster & Emergency Management University
By News Editor
NDEMU will provide education and training programs to support emergency managers throughout their career.