September 21, 2011
ASFPM Urges Congress to Restore FEMA’s Flood Mapping Budget
By News Editor
ASFPM sent letters to Congress today urging them to restore FEMA’s Flood Mapping Budget. If timely and accurate flood mapping is not done, it is impossible to determine the flood risk so that property owners can protect their investment and safety. The FEMA Flood Mapping Program has led, and continues to lead, our national effort
September 19, 2011
Pres. Obama Voices Support for Phasing Out NFIP Subsidies on Some Properties
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ARTHUR D. POSTAL “Pres. Obama Voices Support for Phasing Out NFIP Subsidies on Some Properties.” PROPERTYCASUALTY360.COM NU Online News Service, Sept. 19, 2:39 p.m. EDT “WASHINGTON—In his deficit-reduction proposal, President Obama voices support for provisions in House legislation that would eliminate subsidies, over five years, on 30 percent of properties insured by the National Flood
September 19, 2011
ASFPM-NFIP Reform Letter Senate
By News Editor
The Honorable Harry Reid The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader Minority Leader U.S. Senate U.S. Senate Washington DC, 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Dear Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell: The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) represents 14,000 professional floodplain managers throughout the nation. We urge the Senate to quickly consider reauthorization and reform
September 16, 2011
Reid’s Disaster Aid Package Passes Senate
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CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS – CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS Sept. 15, 2011 – Updated 5:49 p.m. Reid’s Disaster Aid Package Passes Senate By Niels Lesniewski, CQ Staff A spending package for disaster relief narrowly won Senate passage Thursday, after overcoming objections that had delayed action on it earlier in the week. The Senate adopted, 62-37, Majority Leader
August 30, 2011
After Irene, FEMA facing a disaster of its own — funding
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By Ed O’Keefe Now that the big hurricane is behind us — three days for Irene and six years for Katrina — the Federal Emergency Management Agency is running out of money and finds itself operating in a new political and fiscal climate that may be as treacherous as some of the disasters to which
August 25, 2011
Prepping for Irene – Important FloodSmart Tips
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Hurricane Preparation Information With Irene threatening a large portion of the coastal United States, people will be looking to you as trusted authorities on what to do before, during, and after the storm. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has developed a number of resources that can help you communicate with residents about preparing for
August 18, 2011
JAM PACKED August issue of News & Views just posted on ASFPM!
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August 16, 2011
FEMA is Recruiting for Reservists at all job levels
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JOB SUMMARY: Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling. DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude
August 16, 2011
Data and stats on Flood Disasters around the world
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https://www.floods.org/ace-files/documentlibrary/committees/insurance/reinsurance-wkron-4isfd-toronto.pdf
July 28, 2011
EPA Comments in response to Federal Register notice regarding Identification of Waters Protected by the Clean Water Act
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https://www.floods.org/ace-files/documentlibrary/correspondence/cwa_guidance_comment_letter_from_9_state_ngos.pdf