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.
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.