July 15, 2025
The Cost of Inaction: What the Texas Floods Reveal About Our Risk
By News Editor
To help prevent tragedies like the one we saw in Texas, ASFPM offers six recommendations to strengthen our nation’s approach to flood risk management.
ASFPM Updates, FEMA News, Improving Flood Risk Management, Infrastructure Resiliency, Policy Matters
February 14, 2025
FEMA Halts Rule That Protects Against Future Floods
By News Editor
We already know what the cycle of flood-rebuild-repeat looks like. This means that billions of dollars in disaster aid will be wasted and people will be put in harm’s way.
August 15, 2024
Why Finishing the Nation’s Flood Maps Is More Critical Than Ever
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
Our nation’s chronic underinvestment in flood mapping has led to a staggering increase in flood losses.
May 6, 2024
‘A Win for Flood Resilience’: HUD Rolls Out New Flood Standard
By Mary Bart
ASFPM Executive Director Chad Berginnis praised the new rule and said he expects that states, counties and municipalities will work to adopt stronger elevation requirements to match HUD’s new standard.
March 25, 2024
ASFPM’s Detailed Priorities for FY2024 NFIP Reauthorization and Reform
By News Editor
ASFPM priorities address flood risk mapping, flood insurance, floodplain management, and flood mitigation, and the changes necessary to strengthen the NFIP.
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