July 25, 2022
ASFPM Makes Recommendations for FEMA Funding
By News Editor
Key recommendations ASFPM detailed in a letter to the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security regarding FEMA funding for fiscal year 2023.
July 12, 2022
ASFPM’s Detailed Priorities for 2022 NFIP Reauthorization and Reform
By News Editor
The priorities address key components of the program, such as flood risk mapping, flood insurance, and mitigation as well as a selection of additional measures that ASFPM feels will strengthen the NFIP and advance equitable flood risk management across that nation.
July 12, 2022
Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Summer Engagement Series Set to Begin
By News Editor
Stakeholders will gain valuable insights from speakers with first-hand experience in the grant process as well as links to tools and resources to help grant applicants and subapplicants.
July 8, 2022
Outreach Materials for Hurricane Season
By News Editor
FEMA has rolled out a social media outreach campaign to promote the value of flood insurance. Materials are available in English and Spanish.
June 9, 2022
FEMA Gets Specific in Urging Congress to Act on NFIP Reform and Reauthorization
By Mary Bart
In a letter to Congressional leadership, FEMA outlines 17 legislative proposals for NFIP reform and urges Congress to pass a 10-year reauthorization.
June 8, 2022
Reflecting on Hurricane Agnes 50 Years Later
By News Editor
Even decades later, the stories of Agnes still resonate and can help us be better prepared for the threats of the future.
May 31, 2022
FEMA Announces First Round of Selected Hazard Mitigation Projects
By News Editor
These selections are non-construction projects, including nature-based solutions, saferooms and mitigating substantially damaged homes.
May 12, 2022
ASFPM: You Spoke, and FEMA Heard You.
By David Maurstad
FEMA responds to ASFPM resolution on the BRIC grant program and our recommendations on how we think it can be improved.
April 20, 2022
State and Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guides Updated
By News Editor
The updated state and local mitigation planning policy guides emphasize key priorities, such as climate adaptation, equity, resilience and building codes.
April 6, 2022
Registration Opens for E2460: Advanced Building Science Flood and Wind Mitigation Series
By News Editor
E2460 promotes the adoption and enforcement of hazard resistant provisions and mitigation implementation for increased resiliency against flood and wind hazards.