November 30, 2022
GAO: Federal Approach to Disaster Recovery Is Fragmented, Difficult to Navigate
By Mary Bart
The GAO identified 11 options that could improve the federal approach to disaster recovery, which is highly fragmented and difficult to navigate.
November 29, 2022
Implementation of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Getting Underway
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
Some agencies are starting to take concrete steps to implement the FFRMS, and different agencies may have different approaches for how they implement standards
November 28, 2022
USACE Seeks Comments on Public Law 84-99 for Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Activities
By News Editor
Since the last revision in 2003, a number of disasters have improved the Corps understanding of the nature and severity of the risks associated with coastal storms and floods.
October 17, 2022
Two Ways You Can Help NOAA Update and Modernize Precipitation Data
By News Editor
NOAA and NWS are seeking public comments on their proposals for updating the national precipitation data framework.
October 14, 2022
ASFPM Comments on HMA Program and Policy Guide
By News Editor
ASFPM expressed concern over the timing and duration of the comment period and requested FEMA reduce the length, complexity, and prescriptive nature of the HMA PPG.
September 30, 2022
Senators Urge FEMA to Improve BRIC Funding Criteria, Distribution
By Mary Bart
The letter outlines concerns that the technical criteria put forth by FEMA has placed inland communities at a serious disadvantage.
September 30, 2022
No Havens from Climate Change
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
Those who believe the Midwest is a haven from climate change are ignoring the extreme rainfall events that are occurring in many in-land states throughout the U.S.
August 10, 2022
ASFPM Joins Coalition in Recommendations for USACE Water Resources Planning
By News Editor
ASFPM joined a coalition of 83 organizations in a letter to the US Army Corps of Engineers on recommendations for water resources principles, requirements, and guidelines (PR&G), environmental justice, and tribal policies.
July 29, 2022
Overcoming Obstacles to Buyouts
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
Burdensome timelines, insufficient funding for low-income families, and lack of comparable housing often stymie buyout programs
July 25, 2022
ASFPM Makes Recommendations for FEMA Funding
By News Editor
Key recommendations ASFPM detailed in a letter to the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security regarding FEMA funding for fiscal year 2023.