June 14, 2023
ASFPM Submits Comments Supporting Proposed Changes by HUD and OMB
By News Editor
ASFPM offers detailed commentary and recommendations to advance sound flood risk management and improve community, economic, and social resilience throughout the nation.
May 19, 2023
ASFPM Joins Partners in Requesting Meeting with FEMA for NFIP Update
By News Editor
The letter asks for a meeting to discuss FEMA’s progress in developing regulations to strengthen the NFIP.
April 3, 2023
HUD Issues Proposed Rule on Floodplain Management
By News Editor
With this proposed rule, HUD takes a major step in addressing future flood risk and ensuring the safety of HUD-assisted residents and federal investments.
March 28, 2023
Why Do We Continue to Build in High-Risk Areas?
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
More Americans are moving into harm’s way. Why is this happening and what will be the result?
March 3, 2023
ASFPM’s Detailed Priorities for FY2023 NFIP Reauthorization and Reform
By News Editor
In our continued efforts to push for significant reform and long-term NFIP reauthorization, ASFPM has put together a detailed priority list of what it hopes to see happen with the federal flood insurance program in FY2023
March 2, 2023
ASFPM Submits Comments on USACE and HUD Proposals
By News Editor
ASFPM responds to requests for public comments on changes in law, rules or procedures for USACE’s Public Law 84-99 and HUDS’s CDBG-DR program.
February 1, 2023
HUD Seeking Public Input on How to Allocate Disaster Recovery Funds More Equitably
By News Editor
CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT funds focus on long-term recovery and resilience efforts, targeted to families with low- and moderate-incomes.
January 30, 2023
Indiana Lawmakers Gear up for Debate over Bill to Repeal Certain Floodplain Requirements
By Casey Smith
Property owners complain that the newest floodplain maps adopted by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are more restrictive than those from FEMA.
January 26, 2023
NFIP Reform is Long Overdue
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
As we seek to educate Congress on the many issues our members face in implementing the NFIP, we are updating our ASFPM NFIP priorities for 2023.
December 8, 2022
ASFPM Joins Coalition to Make the Case for Flood Hazard Mapping Funding
By News Editor
ASFPM joined a diverse group of organizations urging Congress to provide at least $350 million for FEMA’s Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis Program.
READ MORE