September 10, 2014
Thinking about becoming a Certified Floodplain Manager or know someone contemplating it?
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Are you thinking about becoming a Certified Floodplain Manager? Two CFMs explain in this five-minute video why they decided to become certified, and how it has enhanced their professional careers and communities they serve. The Association of State Floodplain Managers established a national program for professional certification of floodplain managers, which brings credibility to the
August 19, 2014
Revisions have been made to the NFIP Flood Insurance Manual
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Edward L. Connor, deputy associate administrator for FEMA’s Federal Insurance, announced Aug. 14 that revisions have been made to the NFIP Flood Insurance Manual, updated with program changes that will become effective Oct. 1, 2014. All of the changes are shown on the enclosed amended pages, and related footers have been modified to reflect the
August 12, 2014
FEMA requesting local officials fill out Flood Risk Survey
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Flooding threatens communities across the United States in a variety of different ways. Understanding the local impact that flood risks have on communities, as well as the challenges local officials face in trying to communicate this information to their constituents, is critical to the effectiveness of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. To this end, in
August 5, 2014
In July, FEMA Released a Two-page Fact Sheet called, “Flood Insurance for Business: Impacts of Recent Legislation”
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The NFIP is in the process of implementing reforms required by the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 and the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (Biggert-Waters). The 2014 law repeals or modifies some provisions of Biggert-Waters. However, it maintains the requirement that flood insurance rates for business properties in high-risk areas reflect
August 4, 2014
“Reducing Coastal Risk on the East and Gulf Coasts” report just released by National Academy of Sciences
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Excerpts from the report’s “preface.” Current population growth in southeastern Atlantic and Gulf coastal counties is nearly twice that of the national average. However, these same coasts are subject to impact by some of the most powerful storms on Earth, and the destructive potential of these events is increasing due to climate change and relative
August 1, 2014
PowerPoints are in from speakers at our Seattle conference
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Wish you could see the PowerPoints presented at our national conference in Seattle? Not a problem. Click here. ASFPM is making available presentations we have access to (not all presenters chose to share their presentations with us). We will continue to add presentations as they become available. Conference plenary and the ASFPM awards ceremony videos
July 30, 2014
FEMA Risk MAP Program unveiled July 28 a redesigned FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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FEMA Risk MAP Program unveiled July 28 a redesigned FEMA Flood Map Service Center. A streamlined design and interface, significant technical improvements, and a set of new user features allows an intuitive and user-friendly source of information for the general public, and a powerful flood hazard product portal for those working in flood insurance, hazard
July 23, 2014
Chad Berginnis, ASFPM executive director, will speak before senate committee hearing
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You can watch and listen to Chad Berginnis, ASFPM executive director, speak before senate committee hearing at 2:30 p.m. EDT, July 23. Hearing title: Insuring our Future: Building a Flood Insurance Program We Can Live With, Grow With, and Prosper With. Watch hearing here. You can also read Berginnis’ written testimony here. Here is some
July 17, 2014
White House: Taking Action to Support State, Local, and Tribal Leaders as They Prepare Communities for the Impacts of Climate Change
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FACT SHEET: Taking Action to Support State, Local, and Tribal Leaders as They Prepare Communities for the Impacts of Climate Change President Obama is focused every day on building on the progress America’s economy is making by creating jobs and expanding opportunity for all hardworking Americans. As part of that effort, the President has put
July 16, 2014
Congressional Research Service’s recent report on US Army Corps Of Engineers Water Resource Authorizations
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Summary of the Report The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers undertakes activities to maintain navigable channels, reduce flood and storm damage, and restore aquatic ecosystems. Congress directs the Corps through authorizations, appropriations, and oversight of its studies, construction projects, and other activities. This report summarizes congressional authorization and appropriations processes for the Corps. It also