October 12, 2020
Bill Seeks to Create New National Disaster Safety Board
By News Editor
Modeled after the NTSB, the National Disaster Safety Board would serve as an independent board to investigate major national disasters and make policy recommendations to all levels of government on how to improve the resiliency of communities across the country.
October 1, 2020
Bipartisan Flood Resiliency and Taxpayer Savings Act Introduced
By News Editor
The Flood Resiliency and Taxpayer Savings Act offers a common sense, good government, approach that can reduce taxpayer burden by better safeguarding our communities and infrastructure from future storms. ASFPM was among the 32 organizations that signed a letter urging Congress to pass the legislation.
September 30, 2020
Application Period for FEMA’s BRIC and FMA Grants Now Open
By News Editor
Today is the first day for applying for two of FEMA’s major hazard mitigation grant programs totaling $660 million. The two grant programs, the Flood Mitigation Assistance grant and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant, or BRIC, will provide funding for projects that reduce future disaster losses and strengthen our nation’s ability to build…
September 28, 2020
Take Action on Flood Map Funding with ASFPM Engage!
By News Editor
This new advocacy tool provides a quick, easy, and effective way to reach out to elected officials on legislative issues of interest to the floodplain management community. Please take action today by contacting your U.S. Senators and encouraging them to support flood map funding.
September 28, 2020
ASFPM Makes Recommendations on Possible Joint WRDA Proposal
By News Editor
ASFPM has sent a letter to leaders on the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure with recommendations regarding a possible joint proposal for a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that could be brought before their respective bodies before the end of the year.
September 28, 2020
FEMA Issues Q&A on Remote Claims Adjusting
By AS FPM
For clarity and consistency of remote claims adjustment, FEMA developed the following questions and answers regarding adjusting National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 18, 2020
Take Action with ASFPM Engage!
By News Editor
Please take action today by contacting your U.S. Senators today and encouraging them to support flood map funding.
September 15, 2020
NFIP Seeks Nominations for the 2020 CRS Award for Excellence
By AS FPM
The award recognizes individuals who have actively advanced the vision of the NFIP and CRS by raising awareness about the dangers of flooding, implementing floodplain management programs, and promoting the purchase of flood insurance.
September 15, 2020
Chronic Underinvestment in America’s Water Infrastructure Puts the Economy at Risk
By AS FPM
The nation’s water infrastructure is aging and deteriorating. Between 2012 and 2018, the rate of water main breaks in the U.S. rose by 27 percent.
September 15, 2020
FEMA Issues Q&A on Remote Claims Adjusting
By AS FPM
For clarity and consistency of remote claims adjustment, FEMA developed the following questions and answers regarding adjusting National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.