February 16, 2023
FEMA Seeks Feedback on Guide for Achieving Equitable Recovery
By News Editor
You have until March 15 to provide feedback on “Achieving Equitable Recovery: A Post-Disaster Guide for Local Officials.”
February 15, 2023
Give States the Power to Lead TA Efforts for Hazard Mitigation
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
No one knows a community’s needs, barriers, and opportunities better than state staff who are familiar with each state’s people, policies, programs, and laws.
February 13, 2023
Report: Insurance for Climate-Related Disasters Needs to Expand
By News Editor
Report examines the role of insurance in recovery and provides a framework for how insurance for climate-related disasters can be made more inclusive.
February 10, 2023
RISE Challenge Continues to Grow
By News Editor
The RISE Challenge (Resilience. Innovation. Sustainability. Environment) engages young people in developing community resilience to environmental hazards.
February 8, 2023
Mayors Share Climate Concerns in Latest Survey
By News Editor
Flooding is a top concern for those in the Midwest (76%), Northeast (71%), and South (68%) while drought and wildfires dominate in the West.
February 6, 2023
Welcome New Members – January 2023
By News Editor
ASFPM extends a big welcome to the following people who joined the association this past month.
February 6, 2023
A Tool for Elevating Flood Mitigation Awareness in Your Community
By News Editor
ReduceFloodRisk.org helps homeowners understand their flood risk and the specific steps they can take to better protect their most valuable assets.
February 2, 2023
FEMA Releases New Tools for State Mitigation Planning Programs
By News Editor
The toolkits were developed to help state mitigation programs work with FEMA regional offices.
February 1, 2023
HUD Seeking Public Input on How to Allocate Disaster Recovery Funds More Equitably
By News Editor
CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT funds focus on long-term recovery and resilience efforts, targeted to families with low- and moderate-incomes.
January 30, 2023
Indiana Lawmakers Gear up for Debate over Bill to Repeal Certain Floodplain Requirements
By Casey Smith
Property owners complain that the newest floodplain maps adopted by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are more restrictive than those from FEMA.