December 8, 2016
USDA Announces New Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality and Restore Wildlife Habitat
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USDA Announces New Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality and Restore Wildlife Habitat DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 7, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture will offer farmers and ranchers more opportunities to participate in the Conservation Reserve Program. The announcement includes new CRP practices to protect water quality and
December 7, 2016
In early January, FEMA plans to implement a larger reinsurance program at the federal level
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Public Notice of the FEMA Intended Procurement for NFIP With the impacts of several large flood disasters over the past years, the National Flood Insurance Program experienced situations where the cost of policy claims far exceeded the amount of premiums and accumulated surplus. This resulted in the NFIP incurring a debt to the U.S. Treasury
December 2, 2016
FEMA Issues Latest Update to Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping Standards
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FEMA Issues Latest Update to Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping Standards FEMA’s Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration updated the Guidance and Standards that it uses in its flood mapping and risk analysis efforts.There are six revised standards, three new standards and one rescinded standard in this maintenance cycle in addition to a number of updated
November 23, 2016
ASFPM reaches out to the Trump Administration transition team
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ASFPM reaches out to the Trump Administration transition team As we have done for more than 40 years, ASFPM seeks to partner with the new administration, members of Congress and federal agencies to improve and create policies and programs that will make our nation more resilient to floods. Here are our top nine priority action
November 1, 2016
HUD’s proposed FFRMS rule will protect humans and taxpayer dollars
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
I recently read a column by Ed Brady, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders, where he stated that HUD’s proposed rule to implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard would impose new rules on taxpayer-funded housing in areas “…where the odds of flooding are extremely remote.” Extremely remote eh? Many who recently suffered
October 31, 2016
The Resilience Dialogues: Connecting Communities with Scientists and Practitioners
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The Resilience Dialogues: Connecting Communities with Scientists and Practitioners Oct. 31, 2016 at 10 a.m. EDT by Amy Luers and Mike Kuperberg Summary: A new beta online consultative service will help communities find, use and understand information, tools and programs to support their climate-resilience needs. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is
October 11, 2016
Heads up from FEMA on April 1, 2017 NFIP changes
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Heads up from FEMA on April 1, 2017 NFIP changes Roy Wright, Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Insurance Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, sent Bulletin W-16071 late September that provides notice of the changes NFIP will implement effective April 1, 2017. Several changes result from continued implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of
October 5, 2016
Help ASFPM & APA build coastal resilience with climate, flood and hazard data.
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ASFPM and APA are seeking feedback from floodplain managers, planners, practitioners and policymakers on whether climate change, changing ocean conditions or extreme weather data are considered or incorporated into your jurisdiction’s Capital Improvements Plan or planning process. The survey should take 5-10 minutes and will help identify communities or public utilities to follow up with
October 3, 2016
National Weather Service looking for flood risk professionals’ take on NWS watches, warnings and advisories.
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NWS Watch, Warning and Advisory Survey for Decision-makers NOAA’s National Weather Service is conducting a survey that is gauging how decision makers, such as floodplain risk professionals, use NWS watches, warnings and advisories. Your feedback will play an important role in any decisions on how to improve NWS hazard messages. The survey will assess the
September 7, 2016
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs holding hearing at 10:30 a.m. EDT Sept. 13
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The National Flood Insurance Program: Reviewing the Recommendations of the Technical Mapping Advisory Council’s 2015 Annual Report Sept. 13,2016 10:30AM EDT The COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS will meet in OPEN SESSION to conduct a hearing titled “The National Flood Insurance Program: Reviewing the Recommendations of the Technical Mapping Advisory Council’s 2015 Annual