December 6, 2011
Vegetation on Levees: Policy for Development and Implementation of System-Wide Improvement Frameworks (SWIFs)
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A significant milestone has been achieved in developing the process to transition levees into compliance with federal standards. Please see the signed copy of the System-Wide Improvement Framework policy, dated 29 November, 2011. This policy provides committed levee sponsors a process to transition their levees, over time, to Corps standards while remaining eligible for federal
December 5, 2011
FEMA Administrator Fugate Talks Mitigation
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate addresses attendees of International Code Council’s 2011 Annual Conference in Phoenix in a keynote address discussing the importance of adopting and enforcing safe and sustainable building codes to make communities more resilient to natural disasters. Link to video.
November 22, 2011
Flood Mitigation In the News
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The City of Arlington is in the final phase of a flood mitigation project in response to flooding resulting from Tropical Storm Hermine in September 2010. The project consists of the acquisition and demolition of 49 residential structures and a 14 building, 100-unit condominium complex, all of which were significantly flooded as a result of
November 21, 2011
NFIP – ASFPM Letter to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
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Link to ASFPM Letter on NFIP to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
November 18, 2011
Flood Insurance Program Extended Until Dec. 16
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Congress has approved yet another resolution to fund parts of the federal government including the nation’s flood insurance program on a short-term basis. This time the funding runs until Dec. 16. The Senate passed the short-term funding bill on Thursday evening after the House passed it in the afternoon. President Obama is expected to sign
November 3, 2011
NFPC-V Hotel Rate Reduced!
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The hotel rate at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento for the National Floodproofing Conference V has been reduced to $99 per night, keeping in line with the Federal per diem rates. Don’t delay – make your reservation today!
October 18, 2011
ASFPM written testimony for the US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing
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A Review of the 2011 Floods and the Condition of the Nation’s Flood Control Systems, see attachment. See the Committee Page here for more information
October 18, 2011
ASFPM’s side-by-side Comparison of NFIP Reform Legislation
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Please view ASFPM’s side-by-side Comparison of NFIP Reform Legislation. This documents highlights important elements of pending NFIP Reform Legislation; HR 1309 in the House and the Senate Banking Committee bill. The document also includes commentary by the ASFPM.
October 14, 2011
Craig Fugate: “Streamlining Emergency Management: Improving Preparedness, Response, and Cutting Costs”
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Written Statement of Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management: “Streamlining Emergency Management: Improving Preparedness, Response, and Cutting Costs” Release Date: October 13, 2011 Rayburn House Office Building Introduction Good morning Chairman Denham, Ranking Member Norton, and distinguished
October 12, 2011
DHS Announces First National Preparedness Goal
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DHS Announces First National Preparedness Goal Release Date: October 7, 2011 For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 The Goal is the First Deliverable under Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 8 WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced the release of the country’s first-ever National Preparedness Goal. The goal is the