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.
November 17, 2023
ASFPM Makes Case for FEMA Flood Map Funding in Letter to OMB
By News Editor
It is imperative that other competing priorities do not divert resources from the flood mapping program.
November 14, 2023
FEMA Announces $300 Million Available in Second Round of Swift Current Funding
By News Editor
Projects eligible for funding include property acquisition and demolition, elevation and relocation.
November 2, 2023
TMAC Recommends Big Changes for How Special Flood Hazard Area is Defined
By News Editor
The recommendations are consistent with several of ASFPM’s policy positions.
October 27, 2023
FEMA to Host BRIC and FMA Notices of Funding Opportunities Webinar Series
By News Editor
General applicants, subapplicants and tribal applications are invited to attend.
October 16, 2023
FEMA’s Proposed Rule on FFRMS: What Floodplain Managers Need to Know
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
FEMA is making changes to both the 8-step process and the standard that applies to FEMA’s actions