November 5, 2021
Bridging the Equity Gap: Tools for Floodplain Managers. Part 1
By Jen Marcy, CFM and Jessica Ludy, CFM
Socially vulnerable populations face disproportionate disaster risk due to a variety of social, economic, and historical factors.
November 3, 2021
FEMA to Host Public Meetings for Comment about Minimum Floodplain Management Standards
By News Editor
Whether you submit your comments verbally or in writing, ASFPM encourages all members to weigh in on this important topic.
October 25, 2021
ASFPM Makes Recommendations for Improving the Community Rating System
By News Editor
In its response, ASFPM identified the major issues that we feel need to be addressed in order to strengthen the CRS program and offered recommendations for each.
October 12, 2021
FEMA Moves to Update Flooding Rules for Homes
By News Editor
The RFI for changes to NFIP floodplain management and land use standards was issued in response to a petition filed by ASFPM and NRDC.
October 8, 2021
ASFPM Member Testifies at Senate Hearing on Natural Disasters
By News Editor
At a Senate hearing last week, Jerry Hancock, executive director of the Michigan Stormwater-Floodplain Association spoke about five areas where disaster preparedness and mitigation can be improved.
October 5, 2021
Call for Abstracts is Now Open for 2022 Conference
By News Editor
Here is your chance to be a presenter at the largest and most comprehensive floodplain management conference. Please review the guidelines and submit your abstract by Oct. 31.
October 4, 2021
Application Period Now Open for FY 2021 Hazard Mitigation Grants
By News Editor
FEMA is now accepting applications for the FY 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant programs. The deadline is Jan. 28, 2022.
October 2, 2021
New International Guidelines for Nature-Based Flood Risk Management Solutions
By News Editor
International Guidelines on Natural and Nature-Based Features for Flood Risk Management provide practitioners with information for planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance.
October 1, 2021
Flood Risk Mapping Priorities
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
Flood risk mapping, just as all aspects of flood risk management, must be a local, state, and federal partnership. Focusing on future conditions will help make sure the maps remain accurate longer.