June 30, 2020
Select Committee Democrats Release Roadmap for Ambitious Climate Action
By News Editor
On Tuesday, June 30, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Chair Kathy Castor (D-FL), members of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis unveiled a comprehensive plan titled “Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient, and Just America.” The report lays out the Climate Crisis Action Plan, full of detailed,
June 30, 2020
Call for Nominations: ASBPA 2020 Best Restored Shores Award
By News Editor
The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) is calling for nominations for its Best Restored Shores Award. This award aims to recognize projects that enhance the environment particularly on low-energy and moderate-energy shorelines. ASBPA will accept nominations for the 2020 awards through July 17, 2020. Nominations can include: Back bay projects Living shoreline projects
June 29, 2020
Applications for HMA External Stakeholder Working Group Due July 10
By News Editor
ESWG provides a venue for federal partners and external stakeholders to openly communicate, share insight and feedback on mitigation and/or program issues.
June 26, 2020
Talking Points on the New Flood Risk Assessment Tool from First Street
By News Editor
You may have seen early news reports about a new flood risk assessment tool from the First Street Foundation, which will be released to the general public on June 29. The news has caught fire in the mainstream media and the ASFPM office has already been contacted by The New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street…
June 22, 2020
BRIC Webinar Series from FEMA
By News Editor
The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Summer Engagement Series will bring FEMA subject matter experts and partners together one day a week during the month of July to discuss key elements of the newly developed BRIC program.
June 18, 2020
NFIP Presents Stacey Ricks with Prestigious National Floodplain Management Award
By News Editor
Stacey Ricks, state NFIP coordinator with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), was presented the national Best State Compliance award by the National Flood Insurance Program. Ricks was nominated by his peers from across the country for this award based on his contributions to floodplain management and flood loss reduction measures in Mississippi.
June 17, 2020
NFIP Resources to Help Residents Prepare for Hurricane Season
By News Editor
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) are encouraging residents in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas to purchase a flood insurance policy ahead of hurricane season. We want to alert you of this effort and invite you to help spread the word about the…
May 19, 2020
FEMA Accepting Applications for High Hazard Potential Dam Grants
By News Editor
The Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dam Grant Program provides technical, planning, design, and construction assistance in the form of grants for the rehabilitation of eligible high hazard potential dams. The deadline to apply is June 26, 2020.
May 14, 2020
FEMA Releases Updated Preliminary Damage Assessment Guide
By News Editor
FEMA announces the release of the agency’s updated Preliminary Damage Assessment Guide (PDA Guide) and its accompanying Preliminary Damage Assessment Pocket Guide (PDA Pocket Guide). The PDA Guide will be effective on June 8, 2020 and will have a one-year public comment period until June 8, 2021. The purpose of the public comment period is to give state, local,…
May 12, 2020
ASFPM Submits Comments on BRIC Hazard Mitigation Program
By News Editor
ASFPM has submitted its comments to the proposed Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program. BRIC is the new formula-based mitigation grant program that replaces PDM grants.