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    February 9, 2026

    Introducing The FloodZone: ASFPM’s New Hub for Connection, Collaboration, and Conversation

    By Alicia Jackson

    Discover The FloodZone, ASFPM’s new online community to connect, collaborate, share resources, and join conversations.

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    February 5, 2026

    Welcome New Members – January 2026

    By News Editor

    ASFPM extends a big welcome to these 70 flood risk management professionals who joined the association this past month.

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    February 2, 2026

    New FEMA Archived Flood Data Website Available

    By News Editor

    Skip the paper mail-in process. New website lets users request FEMA flood maps and technical data online.

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    January 29, 2026

    New SBA Rule Preempts State and Local Land Use Standards

    By News Editor

    A new rule allows federal preemption of state and local land-use standards in disaster recovery, raising alarms about overreach and legal challenges.

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    January 29, 2026

    FEMA Review Council Term Extended as Draft Report Proposes Shifts in Disaster Aid

    By News Editor

    The FEMA Review Council has until March 25 to issue its recommendations to reform and streamline the nation’s emergency management and disaster response system.

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    January 22, 2026

    A New Jersey Buyout Program for Flood-Prone Homes Is a National Model

    By Emilie Lounsberry, Insider Climate News

    In a state beset by sea level rise and flooding, the Blue Acres program has bought out and demolished 1,200 properties that were repeatedly inundated, turning the properties into buffer zones and open spaces.

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    January 9, 2026

    ASFPM Urges EPA and the Corps to Reconsider WOTUS Proposal

    By News Editor

    The Association argues that the proposed rule could reduce federal—and in many cases state—Clean Water Act protections for 60 to 95 percent of existing mapped wetlands in the U.S.

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    January 9, 2026

    Bridging the Gap: ASFPM Releases Outreach Materials for 2D Modeling

    By Alan Lulloff, P.E., CFM

    Three new resources will help communities better understand and apply 2D modeling data in development and land-use decisions.

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    January 6, 2026

    50th Anniversary Preview: Celebrating Five Decades of Impact

    By Mary Bart

    Throughout the year, we’ll be highlighting key moments in ASFPM’s history, elevating stories from members, and creating opportunities to reflect on the policies, programs, and people that have shaped the association.

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    December 15, 2025

    In a Challenging Year, Much to Be Grateful For

    By Chad Berginnis, CFM

    After a tough 2025, a column of deep gratitude for federal, state, local and private partners while highlighting challenges in flood mitigation funding.

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