May 9, 2024
FEMA Streamlines Benefit-Cost Analysis in Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs
By News Editor
FEMA reduces the discount rate from 7% to 3.1% to make it easier to demonstrate cost-effectiveness of hazard mitigation projects when completing a Benefit Cost Analysis.
April 4, 2024
New National Flood Insurance Program Manual Now Available
By News Editor
The new Flood Insurance Manual, which became effective April 1, 2024, reflects the NFIP’s existing underwriting requirements and current rating methodology.
March 27, 2024
Legislative and Policy Priorities for Calendar Year 2024
By News Editor
From Atlas 14/15 to WRDA, the ASFPM outlines its key legislative and policy priorities for 2024.
March 25, 2024
ASFPM’s Detailed Priorities for FY2024 NFIP Reauthorization and ReformÂ
By News Editor
ASFPM priorities address flood risk mapping, flood insurance, floodplain management, and flood mitigation, and the changes necessary to strengthen the NFIP.
March 21, 2024
FEMA Receives Another Record-Setting Request for BRIC, FMA Funding
By News Editor
Even historic levels of funding can’t keep pace with the growing need for hazard mitigation.
March 20, 2024
FEMA Announces Amendment for Swift Current Funding to Mitigate Repetitive Flood Loss
By News Editor
Examples of eligible projects for this funding opportunity are property acquisition, demolition, elevation and relocation.
March 5, 2024
FEMA Accepting Applications for TMAC Appointments
By News Editor
TMAC makes recommendations to FEMA on mapping-related issues and activities.
February 7, 2024
FEMA Seeks Comment on Simplified Homeowner Flood Insurance Form
By News Editor
The simplified form and proposed endorsements would provide increased options and coverage in a more user-friendly and comprehensible format.
February 5, 2024
Deadline Approaching to Request Free FEMA Help for Mitigation Planning, Project SupportÂ
By News Editor
Request free BRIC Direct Technical Assistance from FEMA by Feb. 29.
January 23, 2024
OFIA Report Outlines Recommendations to Improve the NFIP
By News Editor
Join FEMA and ASFPM on Feb. 1 for a live webinar on the findings from this latest OFIA report, followed by Q&A.