November 28, 2022
USACE Seeks Comments on Public Law 84-99 for Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Activities
By News Editor
Since the last revision in 2003, a number of disasters have improved the Corps understanding of the nature and severity of the risks associated with coastal storms and floods.
November 21, 2022
Rising Sea Levels Mean Rising Groundwater — and That Spells Trouble for Septic Systems
By News Editor
To operate effectively, coastal septic systems rely on unsaturated soils to filter wastewater and direct flow away from homes. But in some communities, the shallow groundwater table is rising, leaving homeowners in a precarious position.
November 9, 2022
Climate Risk and Resilience Portal Aims to Help Boost Preparedness
By News Editor
ClimRR can help officials understand community vulnerabilities in the face of future climate risks.
November 4, 2022
Berginnis Appointed to FEMA’s National Advisory Council
By News Editor
NAC advises the FEMA administrator on all aspects of emergency management, including preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation.
October 17, 2022
Two Ways You Can Help NOAA Update and Modernize Precipitation Data
By News Editor
NOAA and NWS are seeking public comments on their proposals for updating the national precipitation data framework.
October 15, 2022
New Data from NOAA Provides Insight into How Flooding Affects Employment
By News Editor
ASFPM and NOAA are interested in hearing from readers who have used employment data to inform their flood risk mitigation and communication strategies.
October 14, 2022
ASFPM Comments on HMA Program and Policy Guide
By News Editor
ASFPM expressed concern over the timing and duration of the comment period and requested FEMA reduce the length, complexity, and prescriptive nature of the HMA PPG.
October 14, 2022
FEMA Introduces Alternative Cost-Effectiveness Methodology for FY2022 BRIC and FMA
By News Editor
The change provides flexibility that should make it easier for disadvantaged communities to secure FY2022 hazard mitigation funding.
October 13, 2022
ASFPM Foundation’s 2023 Future Leaders Scholarship Application Period Opens
By News Editor
The ASFPM Foundation provides one $20,000 FLS scholarship for up to two years to a student studying in a field related to flood risk management.
October 11, 2022
Estimated Damage for Hurricane Ian Between $41 Billion and $70 Billion
By News Editor
Uninsured flood loss is estimated between $10 billion and $17 billion, according to updated analysis from CoreLogic.