July 24, 2024
FEMA Publishes Resilience Year in Review Report
By News Editor
2023 was a historic year for FEMA, which averaged an emergency or disaster declaration every three days
July 16, 2024
FEMA Raises Bar for Flood Protection with New FFRMS Rule
By News Editor
The new rule allows FEMA to consider the best available science in making projects and communities more resilient to increased flood conditions.
July 15, 2024
National Floodplain Administrator Training Needs Assessment Survey
By News Editor
Findings from the survey will help FEMA design a national floodplain administrator training strategy. The deadline is Aug. 30, 2024.
July 15, 2024
Public Comment Period on Community Rating System Redesign Now Open
By News Editor
FEMA seeks public comments on redesigning the Community Rating System (CRS) to enhance the program’s effectiveness, promote resilience, and mitigate the financial impacts of flooding.
June 12, 2024
Three Things to Know About New HUD FFRMS Rule
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
HUD’s programs touch virtually every US community, making its new FFRMS rule highly significant. Here are three key changes impacting floodplain managers.
June 4, 2024
Climate Change Fueling Surge in Extreme Rainfall, Warns Climate Central Study
By News Editor
According to Climate Central’s analysis, the frequency and intensity of extreme precipitation events have risen markedly in recent decades.
June 3, 2024
Welcome New Members – May 2024
By News Editor
ASFPM extends a big welcome to these 93 flood risk management professionals who joined the association this past month.
June 3, 2024
FEMA Announces $300 Million in Swift Current Funding
By News Editor
Examples of eligible projects include property acquisition and demolition, elevation and relocation. To be eligible, buildings must be NFIP-insured and have a history of repetitive or substantial damage from flooding.
May 31, 2024
The Inspiration for the Book, Seek Higher Ground: The Natural Solution to Our Urgent Flooding Crisis
By Tim Palmer
Author gives inside look into the research and real-life stories behind his book, and the role of ASFPM.
May 29, 2024
Flooding Resources from the NFIP Available in Multiple Languages
By News Editor
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has developed or updated several publications that provide information to policyholders, consumers and survivors