July 12, 2022
ASFPM’s Detailed Priorities for 2022 NFIP Reauthorization and Reform
By News Editor
The priorities address key components of the program, such as flood risk mapping, flood insurance, and mitigation as well as a selection of additional measures that ASFPM feels will strengthen the NFIP and advance equitable flood risk management across that nation.
June 29, 2022
Historic Coastal and Climate Resilience Funding Announced
By News Editor
Nearly $3 billion in NOAA funding for habitat restoration, coastal resilience, and climate data and services will advance efforts toward building climate resilience.
June 22, 2022
ASFPM Continues Push for NFIP Reauthorization at Senate Committee Hearing
By Mary Bart
The testimony outlined a number of key recommendations to better protect property owners and communities from flood risk, including considerations for those that are rural, lower-income, or otherwise vulnerable.
June 9, 2022
FEMA Gets Specific in Urging Congress to Act on NFIP Reform and Reauthorization
By Mary Bart
In a letter to Congressional leadership, FEMA outlines 17 legislative proposals for NFIP reform and urges Congress to pass a 10-year reauthorization.
June 8, 2022
ASFPM Testifies at NFIP Reauthorization Hearing Before House Subcommittee
By Mary Bart
Testimony centered on the importance of prioritizing mitigating at-risk properties, increasing flood-risk awareness, and ensuring full flood-risk disclosure for all property transactions.
June 1, 2022
Status Update on Better Rainfall Data
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
Better rainfall data will lead to better flood maps. Here’s where things stand at the moment.
May 10, 2022
May 31 is National Dam Safety Awareness Day
By News Editor
The theme for National Dam Safety Awareness Day 2022 is, “Dam Safety is a shared responsibility. Know your risk, know your role, know the benefits of dams and take action.”
May 6, 2022
Help Improve the Home Buyout Process after Flood or Fire
By News Editor
Organizers are looking to make buyouts faster, easier, and more fair. People with all types of buyout experiences are encouraged to join the conversation.
April 11, 2022
A Better Cost-Sharing Option for State Flood Mitigation Programs
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
Mitigation should be a local/state/federal partnership, not the current perverse system where communities allow risky development knowing the U.S. taxpayer will foot the bill for their recovery.
March 4, 2022
ASFPM Submits Letter for the Record on Nature-Based Infrastructure Hearing
By News Editor
The hearing, “From Gray to Green: Advancing the Science of Nature-Based Infrastructure,” focused on the current state of the science related to nature-based infrastructure as well as the research gaps in the federal coordination, investment, and engagement needed to support the implementation of nature-based infrastructure.