News & Views

    September 12, 2024

    FEMA Releases National Resilience Guidance

    By News Editor

    The NRG aims to provide unified approach to enhancing community and national resilience.

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    September 12, 2024

    EPA Launches Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox

    By News Editor

    CRAFT simplifies the process of applying for and implementing climate-resilient investments.

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    September 12, 2024

    ASFPM Foundation’s 2025 Future Leaders Scholarship Application Period is Now Open!

    By News Editor

    Help us find our next rising star in floodplain management!

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    September 10, 2024

    ASFPM Makes Recommendations for Strengthening CRS  

    By News Editor

    In the comments, ASFPM advocates for a simplified CRS program that reduces administrative burdens, making it easier for more communities to participate.

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    September 4, 2024

    ASFPM Comments on National Levee Safety Guidelines

    By News Editor

    Overall, ASFPM supports the guidelines but offered a few recommendations for how they could be strengthened.

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    August 23, 2024

    Special Achievement: Another Class of CFMs Reaches 20-Year Milestone!

    By News Editor

    Congrats to these CFMs who were recognized for their 20-years of continuous certification.

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    August 16, 2024

    FEMA Extends HMGP Application Period to 15 Months

    By News Editor

    The additional three months will allow better coordination among stakeholders and more thorough project planning.

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    August 15, 2024

    Why Finishing the Nation’s Flood Maps Is More Critical Than Ever

    By Chad Berginnis, CFM

    Our nation’s chronic underinvestment in flood mapping has led to a staggering increase in flood losses.

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    Map of US showing climate-related disasters

    August 8, 2024

    Bipartisan Misery: New Tool Shows 91% of Congressional Districts Hit by Climate-Related Disasters

    By News Editor

    The Atlas of Accountability highlights where federal post-disaster assistance funds have gone following a declared disaster

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    Man stands in a flooded street in Hoboken NJ

    August 7, 2024

    Navigating Rising Waters: How Technology Can Boost Community Resilience

    By Susanna Pho, CFM

    A public portal allows residents to view property risk information, such as flood zone, elevation requirements, and potential flood insurance requirements.

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