February 10, 2024
U.S. Senate Hearing Discusses Major Changes Needed to NFIP
By Jennifer Shutt
Senate told that hazard mitigation is one of the more important things that Congress can do to address the costs of flooding and recovery.
February 9, 2024
Climate Change Likely to Drive More Floods in Some Parts of the U.S., Fewer in Others
By News Editor
Researchers expect increased flooding in the Northeast and Southeast, while flooding will generally decrease in the Southwest and the Northern Great Plains.
February 9, 2024
Welcome New Members – January 2024
By News Editor
ASFPM extends a big welcome to these flood risk management professionals who joined the association this past month.
February 7, 2024
FEMA Seeks Comment on Simplified Homeowner Flood Insurance Form
By News Editor
The simplified form and proposed endorsements would provide increased options and coverage in a more user-friendly and comprehensible format.
February 5, 2024
Deadline Approaching to Request Free FEMA Help for Mitigation Planning, Project Support
By News Editor
Request free BRIC Direct Technical Assistance from FEMA by Feb. 29.
February 5, 2024
NOAA Releases New Land Cover Data to Boost Coastal Resilience
By News Editor
High-resolution land cover data can support many critical applications, such as assessing flood risk, developing predictive models, and understanding land use impacts.
February 1, 2024
North Carolina Adopts Policy to Keep State Buildings Out of the Flood Zone
By News Editor
The policy increases elevation requirements for construction in coastal areas and prevents, with narrow exceptions, state-owned construction in 100-year and 500-year floodplains.
January 30, 2024
Workshop Explores Benefits of Integrated Watershed Management Planning
By News Editor
NAWM – ASFPM workshop focuses on integrating natural hazard mitigation and Clean Water Act planning.
January 29, 2024
22 Flood Mitigation Strategies Added to Reduce Flood Risk Website
By News Editor
Each strategy includes a detailed description of the process and its benefits, as well as photos, graphics, and links to additional resources.
January 25, 2024
Violations, Enforcement, and Legal Assistance: Why Building a Relationship with Your Local Attorney is Important
By Larry Schock, Montana DNRC
Having a close working relationship with the local attorney is essential for any floodplain administrator.