May 5, 2020
NFIP Claims Manual for May 2020 Released
By News Editor
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Claims Manual (May 2020) is now available online. The purpose of the NFIP Claims Manual is to improve clarity of claims guidance to WYOs, vendors, adjusters, and examiners so that policyholders experience consistent and reliable service. The manual provides processes for handling claims from the notice of loss to
May 4, 2020
ASFPM Urges House and Senate to Maintain Funding for Flood Hazard Mapping
By News Editor
The Flood Map Coalition, a diverse group of organizations co-chaired by ASFPM and the National Association of Realtors, sent a letter to leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committee today urging them to maintain appropriated funding of at least the FY 2020 level ($262.5 million) for FEMA’s Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis Program.
April 22, 2020
National Hurricane Center to Begin Publishing Storm Surge Maps
By News Editor
The National Hurricane Center will start publishing maps that show where tropical storms are likely to cause flooding.
April 22, 2020
FEMA Releases Flood Insurance Advocate Annual Report
By News Editor
The Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate released the 2019 Annual Report and Executive Summary which increases transparency and supports the ongoing improvements to the National Flood Insurance Program.
April 22, 2020
Raise Flood Awareness with These Earth Day Activities for Kids
By News Editor
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, ASFPM wants to help your kids celebrate Earth Day with these fun yet educational activities.
April 20, 2020
ASFPM Comments on HUD Proposed Information Collection: Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands
By News Editor
ASFPM has responded to a notice by the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) for comments on proposed information collection related to Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands.
April 15, 2020
FEMA Seeks Comments on New BRIC Guidance
By News Editor
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) is a new FEMA pre-disaster hazard mitigation program. Stakeholders may view the proposed policy and provide comments until May 11, 2020.
April 7, 2020
Actions You Can Take to Protect a Flood-Prone House or Business with a Crawlspace
By News Editor
Step-by-step guidelines to help homeowners and business owners reduce flood risk and potentially lower their flood insurance premiums in the process.
March 25, 2020
Writing a Flood Insurance Policy with Limited Data
By News Editor
Whether a local official, insurance professional, FEMA contractor, or other industry, our members often get questions about flood insurance.
March 24, 2020
FEMA – Out with the Old, in with the Updated. NFIP Technical Bulletins 1 & 5
By News Editor
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Technical Bulletins provide guidance for complying with the NFIP’s building performance requirements and are designed to help state and local officials interpret the NFIP Regulations. They are also a useful resource and reference for homeowners, insurance agents, building professionals and designers.