September 28, 2023
Community Disaster Resilient Zone Designations Spark Questions, Concerns
By Mary Bart
State and local data and knowledge is critical to the success of any hazard mitigation program
September 27, 2023
What a Government Shutdown Means for the NFIP
By News Editor
A government shutdown would significantly impact the NFIP as it would not be allowed to enter into any flood insurance contracts.
September 27, 2023
Rethinking Our Nation’s Flood Standards
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
There are a number of signs the US is moving toward the 500-year flood standard
September 26, 2023
Welcome New Members – September 2023
By News Editor
ASFPM extends a big welcome to these flood risk management professionals who joined the association this past month.
September 21, 2023
National Institute of Building Sciences and Fannie Mae Release Disaster Mitigation Roadmap
By News Editor
The 150-page paper focuses on pluvial flooding, and offers three major findings and several recommendations.
September 18, 2023
No Easy Solutions for Coastal Communities
By Catherine Kozak
The effects of severe beach erosion have been on full display in Rodanthe, NC.
September 12, 2023
FEMA Selects First Recipients to Administer Resilience Revolving Loan Fund
By News Editor
Seven states and DC will receive a combined $50 million in capitalization grants to help communities reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and disasters.
September 11, 2023
New Online GIS Training: Mapping Repetitive Flood Risk
By News Editor
The course is designed to teach local floodplain managers how to map repetitive flood loss areas to better understand their community’s flood risk.
September 5, 2023
More States to Receive BRIC, FMA Funding
By News Editor
The historic level of funding ensured all 10 FEMA regions will receive funding, including 23 states that have never before received competitive BRIC funding.
August 29, 2023
FEMA Announces Implementation of Immediate Needs Funding
By News Editor
With a depleted Disaster Relief Fund, FEMA says the current disaster environment make it necessary to implement INF immediately. Here’s what it means.