June 30, 2020
Select Committee Democrats Release Roadmap for Ambitious Climate Action
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On Tuesday, June 30, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Chair Kathy Castor (D-FL), members of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis unveiled a comprehensive plan titled “Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient, and Just America.” The report lays out the Climate Crisis Action Plan, full of detailed,
June 17, 2020
NFIP Resources to Help Residents Prepare for Hurricane Season
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) are encouraging residents in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas to purchase a flood insurance policy ahead of hurricane season. We want to alert you of this effort and invite you to help spread the word about the…
April 22, 2020
National Hurricane Center to Begin Publishing Storm Surge Maps
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The National Hurricane Center will start publishing maps that show where tropical storms are likely to cause flooding.
March 19, 2020
NOAA – Spring Outlook: Historic, widespread flooding to continue through May
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Nearly two-thirds of the Lower 48 states face an elevated risk for flooding through May, with the potential for major or moderate flooding in 25 states, according to NOAA’s U.S. Spring Outlook issued today. The majority of the country is favored to experience above-average precipitation this spring, increasing the flood risk.
March 9, 2020
Understanding and Managing Flood Risk: A Guide for Elected Officials
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Flood management protects people and property. ASFPM’s three-part guide breaks down the key information you need to fulfill your responsibility as an elected official.
December 11, 2018
Story Maps Highlight Second Annual CTP Award Winners
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The Kentucky Division of Water Resources and Georgia Department of Natural Resources have been recognized by FEMA as outstanding Cooperating Technical Partners. Their award-winning work have been featured in story maps located on FEMA’s GeoPlatform: KDOW: https://arcg.is/1nqua0 GADNR: https://arcg.is/8uzTO First place recipient, KDOW, was recognized by FEMA for excellence in Communications, Outreach and Program Management…
October 29, 2018
Noteable Reports and Blogs
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The publication, Building Coastal Resilience for Greater US Security, is the product of a series of discussions held between June and October of 2017. These discussions centered around pathways to solutions for our climate-related coastal challenges and were hosted jointly by the Hoover Institution, the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, and the Woodrow Wilson
October 5, 2018
Building Coastal Resilience for Greater US security
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The publication, Building Coastal Resilience for Greater US Security, is the product of a series of discussions held between June and October of 2017. These discussions centered around pathways to solutions for our climate-related coastal challenges and were hosted jointly by The Hoover Institution, the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, and the Woodrow Wilson
June 18, 2018
Two Florida Documents that may be of interest if you’re attending ASFPM’s Thursday Plenary
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The Pilot Program will be discussed during the Plenary Panel session on Thursday morning, June 21 in Phoenix. The Toolkit was produced by the state of Florida and reflects Florida’s experience during Hurricanes Hermine, Matthew and Irma. It has also been the subject of a day-long workshop conducted by the state, FEMA Region and FEMA
June 7, 2018
Credit Downgrade Threat as a Non-regulatory Driver for Flood Risk Mitigation and Sea Level Rise Adaptation
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Credit Downgrade Threat as a Non-regulatory Driver for Flood Risk Mitigation and Sea Level Rise Adaptation John A. Miller, a long-time ASFPM member and Master of Environmental Studies-Environmental Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, recently published “ Credit Downgrade Threat as a Non-regulatory Driver for Flood Risk Mitigation and Sea Level Rise Adaptation .” In…