January 6, 2021
As Flooding from Climate Change Worsens, Groups Seek to Change Outdated Federal Rules for Building Homes and Infrastructure
By News Editor
With millions of people at risk due to worsening flooding and costs of flood recovery rising as the climate continues to warm, NRDC and ASFPM petitioned FEMA today to update its rules for construction and land-use in floodplains, and to develop maps that project future flood risks.
September 30, 2020
Application Period for FEMA’s BRIC and FMA Grants Now Open
By News Editor
Today is the first day for applying for two of FEMA’s major hazard mitigation grant programs totaling $660 million. The two grant programs, the Flood Mitigation Assistance grant and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant, or BRIC, will provide funding for projects that reduce future disaster losses and strengthen our nation’s ability to build…
August 17, 2020
ASFPM Comments on FEMA State and Local Mitigation Plan Guides
By News Editor
The Mitigation POD Committee has submitted comments to FEMA on behalf of ASFPM in response to the agency’s announcement that it is updating both the State and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Review Guides this year.
August 10, 2020
Upcoming Webinars for FMA and BRIC Grant Programs
By News Editor
FEMA is offering a series of webinars on the Fiscal Year 2020 Notice of Funding Opportunities for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant programs.
August 6, 2020
FEMA Publishes New Guide on Nature-based Solutions
By News Editor
Building Community Resilience with Nature-based Solutions: A Guide for Local Communities was developed by FEMA to help communities identify and engage the staff and resources that can play a role in building resilience with nature-based solutions.
August 5, 2020
FEMA Announces Notice of Funding Opportunities for Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants
By News Editor
More than $660 million in funding is available through the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant programs,
July 30, 2020
FEMA to Update State and Local Mitigation Planning Guides
By News Editor
FEMA is updating the State and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Review Guides this year. ASPFM encourages members to provide feedback on either guidance by Aug. 14, 2020.
July 27, 2020
NFIP Update and Clarifications Final Rule Published
By News Editor
The NFIP will implement the final rule through updates to the Flood Insurance and Claims manuals and by producing and distributing new SFIP forms. The existing NFIP regulations and SFIP forms will apply until October 1, 2021.
July 27, 2020
ASFPM Offers Recommendations to TMAC Regarding FEMA Flood Mapping
By News Editor
ASFPM has officially responded to a request from the Technical Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) for input to help shape its recommendations to FEMA regarding the future flood hazard and flood risk identification program.
July 15, 2020
FEMA Suspends In-Person Training and Education through October 1
By News Editor
FEMA suspends in-person training at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) and Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) through at least October 1, 2020.