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
October 13, 2023
Nearly $2 Billion Available in BRIC, FMA Funding for FY23
By News Editor
The application period for FY23 opens on Oct. 16, 2023. Closes Feb 29, 2024.
October 12, 2023
National Weather Service Rolls Out New Experimental Flood Inundation Maps
By News Editor
New inundation mapping capabilities translate analysis and forecasts of streamflow into operational maps that communicate impact by showing where flooding may occur.
October 12, 2023
Federal Flood Risk Management Standard: Public Comment Period Now Open
By News Editor
ASFPM members are encouraged to participate in this public comment period. Comments are due Dec. 1, 2023.
October 11, 2023
Tribal Hazard Mitigation Planning is the Focus of National Community Planning Month
By News Editor
Over 240 tribal governments have approved hazard mitigation plans. Many of these include creative strategies to meet the tribe’s unique needs
October 9, 2023
USGS Natural Hazards Mission – Translating Science to Action
By Mike Grimm
Resources from the USGS can help you monitor, assess, prepare for, mitigate, and respond to natural hazards, specifically coastal hazards.