January 10, 2025
Faster Recovery Starts Here: HUD’s Universal Notice for Disaster Relief Funding
By News Editor
Notice outlines the requirements for CDBG-DR funding after a qualifying disaster declaration.
December 2, 2024
Strengthening CBRA: New Legislation Adds Over 280,000 Acres of Protection
By News Editor
ASFPM worked alongside a coalition of national and local organizations to champion the bill.
November 12, 2024
ASFPM Urges Support for Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act
By News Editor
The bill would streamline how state and local governments manage recovery funding provided by FEMA.
October 15, 2024
ASFPM Submits Letter on WRDA Reauthorization
By News Editor
We emphasized the importance of effectively addressing our nation’s water resource challenges while prioritizing public safety and environmental protection.
October 11, 2024
NOAA Atlas 15 Extreme Precipitation Pilot Dataset Released for Review
By News Editor
Floodplain practitioners are encouraged to provide feedback on this important new tool.
September 30, 2024
Communities Should Consider Adopting a 2-Foot Freeboard Now!
By News Editor
If a community does not have a 2-foot freeboard requirement in its floodplain regulations similar to HUD’s new FFRMS rule, it risks severely limiting homeownership opportunities.
September 12, 2024
EPA Launches Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox
By News Editor
CRAFT simplifies the process of applying for and implementing climate-resilient investments.
September 10, 2024
ASFPM Makes Recommendations for Strengthening CRS
By News Editor
In the comments, ASFPM advocates for a simplified CRS program that reduces administrative burdens, making it easier for more communities to participate.
September 4, 2024
ASFPM Comments on National Levee Safety Guidelines
By News Editor
Overall, ASFPM supports the guidelines but offered a few recommendations for how they could be strengthened.
November 14, 2024
ASFPM Policy Recommendations for Post-Hurricane Recovery
By News Editor
Following Helene and Milton, ASFPM urges Congress to strengthen disaster recovery and long-term flood resilience
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