April 4, 2013
FEMA seeking ideas to improve Risk MAP Program
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FEMA Seeking Ideas to Improve Risk MAP Program Contributing Ideas in support of the Risk MAP Production and Technical Services (PTS) Follow-On Acquisition Deadline: April 30, 2013 Background FEMA’s Federal Insurance & Mitigation Administration (FIMA) manages the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), the cornerstone of the nation’s strategy for preparing communities for flood disaster. (Learn
April 1, 2013
Senate Hearing on Sandy recovery
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Senate hearing from 20 March 2013 on Sandy recovery, with strong emphasis on sustainable recovery and the NFIP. Witnesses: The Honorable W. Craig Fugate Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Department of Homeland Security The Honorable Shaun L. S. Donovan Secretary U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development The Honorable Jo-Ellen Darcy Assistant Secretary for
March 21, 2013
U.S. Spring Flood Risk – National Hydrologic Assessment
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NOAA predicts mixed bag of drought, flooding and warm weather for spring Based on the above normal amount of water in the current snowpack and seasonal forecasts of continued above normal precipitation, a potential for exceeding moderate and major river flood levels exists for the Red River of the North, which forms the state line
March 20, 2013
Draft National Climate Assessment
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Comments Requested The National Climate Assessment (NCA) is being conducted under the auspices of the Global Change Research Act of 1990, which requires a report to the President and the Congress that evaluates, integrates and interprets the findings of the USGCRP every four years. National climate assessments act as a status report on climate change
March 18, 2013
Federal Agency Sustainability and Climate Adaptation Plans
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Comments Requested President Obama signed Executive Order 13514 on Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance in October 2009, setting aggressive targets for reducing waste and pollution in Federal operations by 2020. The Sustainability Plans build on three years of progress under the Executive Order and provide an overview of how agencies are saving
March 15, 2013
Open Invitation to Participate:
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Open Invitation to Participate: Flood Protection Structure Accreditation Task Force Web Meeting The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have established the Flood Protection Structure Accreditation Task Force. Its goal is to develop recommendations for aligning agency processes so information collected for either USACE Inspection of Completed Works (ICW)
March 5, 2013
ASFPM Report “Flood Mapping for the Nation”
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ASFPM urges national investment in a comprehensive, updated flood map inventory for every community in the US. This will drive down costs and suffering from flooding on our nation and its citizens, as well as providing the best tool for managing flood risk and building sustainable communities. ASFPM Report: Flood Mapping for the Nation
February 20, 2013
President Obama signed into law the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 (P.L.113-2)(SRIA)
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Intergovernmental Affairs Advisory February 20, 2013 On January 29, 2013, President Obama signed into law the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 (P.L. 113-2) (SRIA). The law authorizes several significant changes to the way the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may deliver disaster assistance under a variety of programs. FEMA is currently developing specific implementation
February 12, 2013
CRS Award for Excellence – Call for Nominations
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Call for Nominations: Community Rating System (CRS) Award for Excellence Deadline: March 8, 2013 The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has established an award to recognize individuals who have actively advanced the vision of the NFIP and the Community Rating System (CRS). The CRS is a program within the NFIP that provides guidelines for participating
February 5, 2013
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
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Immediate Release: Feb. 5, 2013 MEDIA ADVISORY – FAQs on Post-Sandy Flood Elevation Standards posted As New Jersey begins to rebuild from Hurricane Sandy, there is a critical need for clear and accurate information that will help the public and local officials make good decisions about reconstructing damaged structures. On Jan. 24, the state adopted