July 7, 2012
President Signed NFIP Reform Bill!
By News Editor
President Obama signed HR4348 into law today, July 6 at 4:55 p.m.! This bill, which passed the House and Senate on June 29, includes the National Flood Insurance Reform, which ASFPM has been monitoring closely for quite some time. So what is in the bill? ASFPM prepared an overview of the provisions and issues in
July 2, 2012
ASFPM Announces Leadership Transition
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ASFPM Announces Leadership Transition The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) is pleased to announce the appointment of CHAD BERGINNIS to ASFPM Executive Director, effective July 1, 2012, at the start of our new fiscal year. LARRY A. LARSON, Executive Director since 1982, is transitioning his role with the Association to Director Emeritus – Senior
June 26, 2012
Re-Underwriting of Severe Repetitive Loss Policies at the NFIP Special Direct Facility
By News Editor
June 12, 2012 MEMORANDUM FOR: Write Your Own (WYO) Principal Coordinators and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Servicing Agent FROM: Jhun de la Cruz Chief, Underwriting Branch Risk Insurance Division SUBJECT: Re-Underwriting of Severe Repetitive Loss Policies at the NFIP Special Direct Facility Please be advised that effective immediately, all Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL)
June 19, 2012
Farm Bill Conservation programs: ‘Hold the Line’ and “Sign on Letter” Letter
By News Editor
See the file attachments below are for the letter regarding Conservation Title programs in the Farm Bill and the Soil and Wetlands Conservation Amendment Sign on Letter Link to Conservation Title Programs in the Farm Bill Link to Soil and Wetlands Conservation Amendment Sign on Letter (6/2012)
May 11, 2012
FEMA Great Lakes Coastal Guidelines, Appendix D.3 Update
By News Editor
60-Day Public Comment Period Now Open through July 7, 2012 A new Technical Resources Page has been added to the Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study website. The Technical Resources page contains links to data and reports of interest to engineers and other technical stakeholders interested in the Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study. There is also
May 1, 2012
Silver Jackets Newsletter
By News Editor
The BUZZ a Quarterly Newsletter for the purpose of sharing recent Silver Jacket News.
April 13, 2012
Your donations needed for 2012 Silent Auction!!
By News Editor
ASFPM Foundation 10th Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser Monday May 21–Wednesday May 23, San Antonio, TX www.asfpmfoundation.org/auction.htm
April 3, 2012
Mitigation Survey: Mitigating Circumstances
By News Editor
Mitigating Circumstances: Booz Allen Hamilton MITIGATION SURVEY Background The occurrence of large scale disasters and emergencies over the past several years has not only increased the need for coordinated planning and mitigation efforts but has expanded the definition of potential hazards and their risks. To better understand the nation’s greatest risks, Booz Allen Hamilton is
March 31, 2012
ASFPM Testimony to Subcommittee on Energy and Water House Committee on Appropriations
By News Editor
The Association of State Floodplain Managers is pleased to comment on the Army Corps of Engineers FY 2013 budget request.
March 21, 2012
Elimination of PDM and Further Cuts to Flood Mapping in FEMA FY13 Budget
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Elimination of PDM and Further Cuts to Flood Mapping in FEMA FY13 Budget The President’s proposed FY2013 budget eliminates the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program and makes additional cuts to the flood mapping program from last year. ASFPM provided Outside Witness Testimony to the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, House Committee