May 1, 2012
Silver Jackets Newsletter
By News Editor
The BUZZ a Quarterly Newsletter for the purpose of sharing recent Silver Jacket News.
April 13, 2012
Your donations needed for 2012 Silent Auction!!
By News Editor
ASFPM Foundation 10th Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser Monday May 21–Wednesday May 23, San Antonio, TX www.asfpmfoundation.org/auction.htm
April 3, 2012
Mitigation Survey: Mitigating Circumstances
By News Editor
Mitigating Circumstances: Booz Allen Hamilton MITIGATION SURVEY Background The occurrence of large scale disasters and emergencies over the past several years has not only increased the need for coordinated planning and mitigation efforts but has expanded the definition of potential hazards and their risks. To better understand the nation’s greatest risks, Booz Allen Hamilton is
March 31, 2012
ASFPM Testimony to Subcommittee on Energy and Water House Committee on Appropriations
By News Editor
The Association of State Floodplain Managers is pleased to comment on the Army Corps of Engineers FY 2013 budget request.
March 21, 2012
Elimination of PDM and Further Cuts to Flood Mapping in FEMA FY13 Budget
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Elimination of PDM and Further Cuts to Flood Mapping in FEMA FY13 Budget The President’s proposed FY2013 budget eliminates the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program and makes additional cuts to the flood mapping program from last year. ASFPM provided Outside Witness Testimony to the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, House Committee
March 8, 2012
ASFPM Statement on FY 2013 FEMA Budget
By News Editor
On March 8th, ASFPM released a statement on President Obama’s 2013 budget request for FEMA. In its statement, the Association of State Floodplain Managers indicated there should be no additional cuts to the flood mapping program due to extensive cuts in FY12, preservation of FEMA’s only pre-disaster all hazard mitigation program which is targeted for
March 2, 2012
2012 CRS Award Nominations Deadline moved to March 9
By News Editor
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has established an award to recognize individuals who have actively advanced the vision of the NFIP and the Community Rating System (CRS). While all CRS participating communities are taking steps that improve their flood safety and resilience, certain communities stand out. As in all serious endeavors, outstanding results do
March 1, 2012
National Flood Safety Awareness is Week March 12-16, 2012
By News Editor
Flood Safety Awareness Week, sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), was created to highlight the causes and consequences of flooding and educate communities on how to prepare for and protect their homes and businesses from the devastating effects of flooding. Please join us
February 28, 2012
February News & Views Online
By News Editor
Click here for the first News & Views of 2012! Inside This Issue: Irene Retrospective Post Irene Recovery & Mitigation: Jersey Style! States Take on Coordinating Codes and FPM Ordinances From the Chair Director’s Desk Definition of Term: Green Infrastructure Bolster Flood Risk Reduction Efforts through Green Infrastructure ASFPM Conference Update FPM Degree & Certificate
February 8, 2012
ASFPM Letter to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on S. 2039
By News Editor
On January 27th, the Senate passed a bill, S. 2039, to allow construction of levees on land purchased with federal dollars and then deed restricted as open space. The bill has now been referred to your committee for consideration. The Association of State Floodplain Managers would like to explain our great concern about this legislation