June 1, 2021
Where to Build, and Not Build
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
Perhaps the biggest rap on the NFIP is its failure to help communities and states avoid development in high-risk areas.
May 28, 2021
A Closeup Look at the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard on the Capitol Beach Podcast
By News Editor
On this timely Capitol Beach podcast, Derek Brockbank looks at the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) with ASFPM’s Chad Berginnis and NRDC’s Joel Scata.
May 24, 2021
Berginnis Testifies at NFIP Reauthorization Hearing, Makes the Case for Transformative Reform
By News Editor
In a Senate Committee hearing, Berginnis provided testimony on the importance of NFIP to helping families and communities become more resilient to flooding and offered recommendations on how it can be strengthened to better address current and future flood risk and ensure greater equity.
May 5, 2021
ASFPM’s 2021 Virtual Conference Begins Next Week. Here’s What to Expect.
By News Editor
Next week, the 2021 ASFPM Virtual Conference will bring together nearly 2,000 floodplain management and mitigation professionals for three full days of learning. After a year of planning, we’re excited to get started.
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.