January 19, 2023
FEMA Releases Public Assistance Simplified Procedures Policy
By News Editor
The Public Assistance Simplified Procedures policy simplifies implementation of the PA program to support rapid recovery for applicants
December 20, 2022
FEMA Releases Updated Resources to Support State Mitigation Planning
By News Editor
Four new State Mitigation Planning Key Topics Bulletins are now available to help states meet the requirements of the latest State Mitigation Planning Policy Guide.
December 15, 2022
The Road to Resilience?
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
There are many paths for an agency to become a successful resilience agency and I am not remotely convinced that this approach is one of them
December 8, 2022
Volunteers Needed for BRIC Virtual National Review Panels
By News Editor
Volunteers will leverage their hazard mitigation expertise to assess subapplications while getting a glimpse into how communities are implementing innovative mitigation techniques.
November 30, 2022
GAO: Federal Approach to Disaster Recovery Is Fragmented, Difficult to Navigate
By Mary Bart
The GAO identified 11 options that could improve the federal approach to disaster recovery, which is highly fragmented and difficult to navigate.
November 29, 2022
Elevation Certificate and Dry Floodproofing Certificate Under Review
By News Editor
Until the OMB review process is complete, we are instructed to continue using the existing forms, which remain available on FEMA’s website.
November 9, 2022
Climate Risk and Resilience Portal Aims to Help Boost Preparedness
By News Editor
ClimRR can help officials understand community vulnerabilities in the face of future climate risks.
November 4, 2022
Berginnis Appointed to FEMA’s National Advisory Council
By News Editor
NAC advises the FEMA administrator on all aspects of emergency management, including preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation.
October 14, 2022
ASFPM Comments on HMA Program and Policy Guide
By News Editor
ASFPM expressed concern over the timing and duration of the comment period and requested FEMA reduce the length, complexity, and prescriptive nature of the HMA PPG.
December 8, 2022
ASFPM Joins Coalition to Make the Case for Flood Hazard Mapping Funding
By News Editor
ASFPM joined a diverse group of organizations urging Congress to provide at least $350 million for FEMA’s Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis Program.
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