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
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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…
March 11, 2020
ASFPM comments on NEPA proposed changes
By News Editor
ASFPM submitted our comments on the CEQ proposed changes to NEPA rules today. Attached is a copy of our submittal. We oppose the proposed rule, explain our concers and urge continued use of the existing NEPA rule.
March 9, 2020
Understanding and Managing Flood Risk: A Guide for Elected Officials
By News Editor
Flood management protects people and property. ASFPM’s three-part guide breaks down the key information you need to fulfill your responsibility as an elected official.
March 9, 2020
Flood Mapping for the Nation
By News Editor
Since 1969, the US has invested $6.6 billion ($10.6 billion in 2019 dollars) in flood hazard mapping, resulting in nearly $22 billion in losses avoided. But we are far from completing the job, as only 1/3 of the nation’s streams have currently been mapped.
February 24, 2020
FEMA Releases Elevation Certificate with New Version Date
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EMA has now posted the 2019 Edition of the Elevation Certificate. The only change from the previous one is the Expiration Date, which is now November 30, 2022.
January 9, 2020
Joint statement of ASFPM and the American Planning Association on proposed changes to Federal NEPA regulations
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The Trump administration’s proposed overhaul of regulations for federal environmental reviews poses a significant and needless threat to efforts to make the nation’s communities safer and more resilient. By eliminating the consideration of the cumulative impact of projects on climate change, these rules would make projects more expensive to taxpayers while making people and property…
December 20, 2019
MEMBER ALERT: Thanks to our members for supporting important mapping policy initiative
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Dear ASFPM members, chapter leaders and state floodplain staff: Yesterday, the Senate voted to approve a $1.4 trillion spending package that will fund the federal government through the end of September 2020. In addition to containing an extension of the NFIP until September 30, 2020; the spending bill also includes $263 million for flood mapping.…
November 20, 2019
ASFPM Executive Director Chad Berginnis will testify on behalf of ASFPM.
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ASFPM is testifying today at 1:30 Eastern at the House Select Committee on Climate Crisis. ASFPM Executive Director Chad Berginnis will testify on behalf of ASFPM. The focus of the hearing is: “Creating a Climate Resilient America: Reducing Risks and Costs.” Link to hearing . Link to written testimony . [pdf]
November 19, 2019
ASFPM Chair Ricardo Pineda testifies on behalf of ASFPM.
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ASFPM is testifying today at 9:00 central in the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee; Water Resources Subcommittee. ASFPM Chair Ricardo Pineda will testify on behalf of ASFPM. The focus of the hearing is on Concepts for the Next Water Resources Development Act: Promoting Resiliency of our Nation’s Water Resources Infrastructure. Link to hearing. Link to