July 30, 2024
National Violation Tracker FAQ
By News Editor
What qualifies as a “noncompliant” property? If you have questions about the National Violation Tracker, this FAQ has the answers.
July 24, 2024
FEMA Publishes Resilience Year in Review Report
By News Editor
2023 was a historic year for FEMA, which averaged an emergency or disaster declaration every three days
July 16, 2024
FEMA Raises Bar for Flood Protection with New FFRMS Rule
By News Editor
The new rule allows FEMA to consider the best available science in making projects and communities more resilient to increased flood conditions.
July 15, 2024
National Floodplain Administrator Training Needs Assessment Survey
By News Editor
Findings from the survey will help FEMA design a national floodplain administrator training strategy. The deadline is Aug. 30, 2024.
July 15, 2024
Public Comment Period on Community Rating System Redesign Now Open
By News Editor
FEMA seeks public comments on redesigning the Community Rating System (CRS) to enhance the program’s effectiveness, promote resilience, and mitigate the financial impacts of flooding.
June 3, 2024
FEMA Announces $300 Million in Swift Current Funding
By News Editor
Examples of eligible projects include property acquisition and demolition, elevation and relocation. To be eligible, buildings must be NFIP-insured and have a history of repetitive or substantial damage from flooding.
May 29, 2024
$10.8M Available for Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grants
By News Editor
The four strategic priorities for the FY 2024 RCPGP are: housing, equity, climate resilience, and readiness.
May 9, 2024
FEMA Streamlines Benefit-Cost Analysis in Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs
By News Editor
FEMA reduces the discount rate from 7% to 3.1% to make it easier to demonstrate cost-effectiveness of hazard mitigation projects when completing a Benefit Cost Analysis.
April 4, 2024
New National Flood Insurance Program Manual Now Available
By News Editor
The new Flood Insurance Manual, which became effective April 1, 2024, reflects the NFIP’s existing underwriting requirements and current rating methodology.
March 27, 2024
Legislative and Policy Priorities for Calendar Year 2024
By News Editor
From Atlas 14/15 to WRDA, the ASFPM outlines its key legislative and policy priorities for 2024.