May 18, 2026
10 Completely Unofficial and Entirely Unsolicited Ways to Improve FEMA
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
What would actually improve FEMA? On the heels of the FEMA Review Council Report, ASFPM Executive Director Chad Berginnis offers 10 unofficial recommendations.
May 18, 2026
What the FEMA Review Council Report Gets Right — and Wrong — About Flood Risk Management
By News Editor
The ASFPM Policy Team breaks down the recommendations that could have the most consequential implications for floodplain management, hazard mitigation and the NFIP.
May 1, 2026
FEMA Releases $1.1 Billion in Flood Mitigation Funding Opportunities
By News Editor
The two funding opportunities — Flood Mitigation Assistance and Swift Current — will enable states to protect their communities from the devastating impact of floods while limiting future National Flood Insurance Program expenses.
March 25, 2026
BRIC Funding Alert: $1 Billion NOFO Now Open
By News Editor
The wait is over—FEMA has released the $1 billion BRIC NOFO for FY24–25. Here’s a brief look at what’s changed and what applicants/subapplicants should be doing now as deadlines approach.
March 13, 2026
NFIP Code Blue
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
The warning signs have been building for months. Now the NFIP is in Code Blue.
March 10, 2026
FEMA Ordered to Restart BRIC Program
By Mary Bart
A U.S. District Judge has given FEMA 21 days to restart the BRIC program, unfreezing millions of dollars in critical disaster mitigation funding.
February 2, 2026
New FEMA Archived Flood Data Website Available
By News Editor
Skip the paper mail-in process. New website lets users request FEMA flood maps and technical data online.
January 29, 2026
FEMA Review Council Term Extended as Draft Report Proposes Shifts in Disaster Aid
By News Editor
The FEMA Review Council has until March 25 to issue its recommendations to reform and streamline the nation’s emergency management and disaster response system.
December 15, 2025
In a Challenging Year, Much to Be Grateful For
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
After a tough 2025, a column of deep gratitude for federal, state, local and private partners while highlighting challenges in flood mitigation funding.
April 2, 2026
ASFPM Outlines Seven Key Recommendations for FEMA Funding in FY2027
By News Editor
ASFPM outlines seven critical funding priorities for FEMA in FY2027, urging Congress to strengthen the NFIP , fully fund flood mapping, and restore operational stability.
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