January 28, 2025
Trump’s Executive Orders, FEMA, and ASFPM’s Role in Helping to Shape the Future
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
A message to ASFPM members and others who may wish to join the conversation on how we can best work together to reduce our nation’s flood risk.
January 8, 2025
FEMA Announces $1.35 Billion in BRIC, FMA Funding for FY2024
By News Editor
New restrictions for this cycle of funding will help “ensure a more diverse distribution” of grants across the U.S., the agency said.
December 6, 2024
FEMA Provides Additional Swift Current Funding Following Hurricanes
By News Editor
An additional $200 million in funding is available for states recently affected by major flood events like Helene and Milton.
October 9, 2024
FEMA Chief Decries Rumors, Disinformation About Hurricane Recovery As Worst Ever
By Jennifer Shutt
The rumors and inaccurate information about FEMA’s response and recovery efforts are “creating fear in some” people who are trying to navigate through the hurricane recovery process, Criswell said.
October 4, 2024
Prepare Now for FEMA’s FY 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Cycle
By News Editor
See what’s new for the FY24 grant cycle where $600M is available.
September 27, 2024
FEMA Announces FY2023 Flood Mitigation Assistance Selections
By News Editor
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the FMA program, which saw record funding requests.
September 12, 2024
FEMA Releases National Resilience Guidance
By News Editor
The NRG aims to provide unified approach to enhancing community and national resilience.
August 16, 2024
FEMA Extends HMGP Application Period to 15 Months
By News Editor
The additional three months will allow better coordination among stakeholders and more thorough project planning.
August 15, 2024
Why Finishing the Nation’s Flood Maps Is More Critical Than Ever
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
Our nation’s chronic underinvestment in flood mapping has led to a staggering increase in flood losses.
August 1, 2024
FEMA Updates Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guide
By News Editor
Key updates to the HMA Guide include clarifications and updated policies in benefit-cost analysis, building codes, capability and capacity building and mitigation planning.