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.
March 19, 2020
NOAA – Spring Outlook: Historic, widespread flooding to continue through May
By News Editor
Nearly two-thirds of the Lower 48 states face an elevated risk for flooding through May, with the potential for major or moderate flooding in 25 states, according to NOAA’s U.S. Spring Outlook issued today. The majority of the country is favored to experience above-average precipitation this spring, increasing the flood risk.
March 11, 2020
An Examination of Federal Flood Maps in a Changing Climate
By News Editor
The Association of State Floodplain Managers is pleased to participate in this hearing to explore how flooding and sea level rise affect American property owners, how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) uses science to inform its flood products, and whether additional federal resources are needed to research and communicate future flood risk to the…