January 11, 2024
Get FEMA Training on New Elevation Certificate, Floodproofing Certificate
By News Editor
Learn about the changes to the Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate forms.
January 8, 2024
FEMA Seeks Volunteers for Virtual BRIC National Review Panels
By News Editor
Reviewers will leverage their hazard mitigation expertise to assess subapplications while getting a glimpse into how communities are implementing innovative mitigation techniques.
January 4, 2024
ASFPM Testifies in Support of Flood Disclosure Bill in Maine
By News Editor
Legislators in Maine are considering a new law that would require sellers to disclose flood risk to potential buyers of residential or commercial properties.
December 6, 2023
ASFPM Submits Comments in Support of FFRMS Updates
By News Editor
ASFPM appreciates that the draft rule explicitly recognizes and requires projects to comply with higher state or local floodplain management standards.
December 2, 2023
Fifth National Climate Assessment Shows Far-Reaching Impacts of Climate Change
By News Editor
The report includes an interactive online NCA5 Atlas, which allows users to explore the latest localized temperature and precipitation projections.
December 2, 2023
Welcome New Members – November 2023
By News Editor
ASFPM extends a big welcome to these flood risk management professionals who joined the association this past month.
December 2, 2023
FIRM 2D: A New Methodology for Using HEC-RAS 2D Models in Flood Insurance Maps
By Nazir Hejazi, MSc, CFM
Now is a good time to make the transition from 1D to 2D flow modeling.
November 30, 2023
OMB Encourages Use of Current and Future Climate Data for Infrastructure Investments
By News Editor
Climate-smart infrastructure investments incorporate current and future climate risk in planning, siting, design, and operation.
November 29, 2023
Turning the Tide on Flood Resilience
By John Ingargiola, FEMA
The development of the new flood standard was successful due to the data, studies, models, expertise and participation by multiple groups.
November 17, 2023
Upcoming Webinar: Partnerships in Planning for Coastal Resilience
By News Editor
This is part of FEMA’s Policy to Action webinar series.