April 1, 2021
Reducing Development in High-Risk Coastal Areas
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
Development in high-risk coastal areas is increasing faster than in lower risk areas. Is there something we’re doing as a nation to encourage this behavior despite the known dangers?
April 1, 2021
Enduring Lessons from a Mitigation Pioneer
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
Dennis Mileti was a legend in risk communication and disaster research who left strong legacy for all flood risk management practitioners. His research found 10 keys to engaging the public to take mitigation actions.
March 22, 2021
ASFPM Executive Director Chad Berginnis Testifies on WRDA 2020
By News Editor
During the testimony, Berginnis explains why ASFPM is encouraged by the direction set by WRDA 2020 and outlines our recommendations for implementation.
March 19, 2021
Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Annual Grant Cycle Submissions FY2020 Summary
By News Editor
For the Fiscal Year 2020 grant application cycle, FEMA received nearly $3.6 billion in applications for the BRIC program and nearly $400 million for the FMA program. A total of $700 million is available is available for the two programs.
March 9, 2021
Registration Opens for the 2021 ASFPM Virtual Conference
By News Editor
Secure your spot for the nation’s premier conference dedicated to all aspects of flooding and floodplain management, May 10-14.
March 4, 2021
ASFPM Encouraged by Legislation to Address Flooding
By News Editor
FLOODS Act and PRECIP Act would vastly improve flood monitoring, forecasting, and communication efforts.
February 17, 2021
Celebrating Black History Month: William A. Anderson
By News Editor
In honor of Black History Month, ASFPM is recognizing the vision and work of William Averette Anderson (1937 – 2013), an accomplished scholar, researcher, and policymaker in the field of hazards and disaster mitigation.
February 9, 2021
FEMA Seeks Volunteers for BRIC Virtual National Review Panels
By News Editor
During the reviews, volunteers will leverage their mitigation experience and expertise to assess how applications meet the six BRIC qualitative evaluation criteria. The deadline is apply to be a volunteer is Feb. 16, 2021.
February 3, 2021
ASFPM and NRDC File Petition to Strengthen NFIP Minimum Standards
By News Editor
In this Q&A, Executive Director Chad Berginnis provides more details on the petition ASFPM and NRDC recently filed with FEMA requesting stronger NFIP standards, including what’s in the petition and what happens next.
February 1, 2021
Looking Ahead
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
The week I am writing this is the week Joe Biden takes over as the 46th President of the United States. Here’s what that means for ASFPM as we continue our work.