July 30, 2020
FEMA to Update State and Local Mitigation Planning Guides
By News Editor
FEMA is updating the State and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Review Guides this year. ASPFM encourages members to provide feedback on either guidance by Aug. 14, 2020.
July 28, 2020
ASFPM Comments on US Army Corps of Engineers Levee Safety Program
By News Editor
During the public comment period, which ended July 27, 2020, ASFPM submitted comments on the proposed guidance on the US Army Corps of Engineers levee safety program.
July 28, 2020
On-Demand Access to the ASFPM Virtual Conference Now Available
By News Editor
Get on-demand access to the 2020 ASFPM Virtual Conference featuring more than 150 presentations dedicated to all aspects of flooding and floodplain management.
July 27, 2020
NFIP Update and Clarifications Final Rule Published
By News Editor
The NFIP will implement the final rule through updates to the Flood Insurance and Claims manuals and by producing and distributing new SFIP forms. The existing NFIP regulations and SFIP forms will apply until October 1, 2021.
July 27, 2020
ASFPM Offers Recommendations to TMAC Regarding FEMA Flood Mapping
By News Editor
ASFPM has officially responded to a request from the Technical Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) for input to help shape its recommendations to FEMA regarding the future flood hazard and flood risk identification program.
July 15, 2020
NEPA Changes Take Nation in Wrong Direction
By News Editor
The disappointing decision by the Trump Administration today to change the environmental review process for infrastructure projects will make the United States less able to tackle the climate crisis, according to a joint statement from the American Planning Association (APA) and the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). Kurt Christiansen, FAICP, APA President, and Chad…
July 15, 2020
FEMA Suspends In-Person Training and Education through October 1
By News Editor
FEMA suspends in-person training at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) and Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) through at least October 1, 2020.
July 15, 2020
FEMA Issues Q&A on Remote Claims Adjusting
By News Editor
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.
July 6, 2020
Flood Mitigation Measures for Existing Multi-Family Structures
By News Editor
FEMA recently released the National Flood Insurance Program Flood Mitigation Measures for Multi-Family Buildings, P-2037. This publication provides guidance for building owners, designers, investors, builders/contractors, institutional partners, housing agencies and residents, and property and facility managers on flood risk evaluation and mitigation of large multi-family buildings located within floodplains, particularly in urban areas. The publication is
July 2, 2020
An Update from the ASFPM Insurance Committee
By News Editor
June was definitely flood month! Not only was it the start of Hurricane Season (though Mother Nature did not wait and had already spun three storms out by then!), but it also saw two national virtual flood conferences, which had 4,000+ in total registrations!!! Hats off to APCIA (American Property Casualty Insurance Association) for hosting