January 8, 2024
FEMA Seeks Volunteers for Virtual BRIC National Review Panels
By News Editor
Reviewers will leverage their hazard mitigation expertise to assess subapplications while getting a glimpse into how communities are implementing innovative mitigation techniques.
December 6, 2023
ASFPM Submits Comments in Support of FFRMS Updates
By News Editor
ASFPM appreciates that the draft rule explicitly recognizes and requires projects to comply with higher state or local floodplain management standards.
November 17, 2023
Upcoming Webinar: Partnerships in Planning for Coastal Resilience
By News Editor
This is part of FEMA’s Policy to Action webinar series.
November 17, 2023
ASFPM Makes Case for FEMA Flood Map Funding in Letter to OMB
By News Editor
It is imperative that other competing priorities do not divert resources from the flood mapping program.
November 14, 2023
FEMA Announces $300 Million Available in Second Round of Swift Current Funding
By News Editor
Projects eligible for funding include property acquisition and demolition, elevation and relocation.
November 2, 2023
TMAC Recommends Big Changes for How Special Flood Hazard Area is Defined
By News Editor
The recommendations are consistent with several of ASFPM’s policy positions.
October 27, 2023
FEMA to Host BRIC and FMA Notices of Funding Opportunities Webinar Series
By News Editor
General applicants, subapplicants and tribal applications are invited to attend.
October 13, 2023
Nearly $2 Billion Available in BRIC, FMA Funding for FY23
By News Editor
The application period for FY23 opens on Oct. 16, 2023. Closes Feb 29, 2024.
October 12, 2023
Federal Flood Risk Management Standard: Public Comment Period Now Open
By News Editor
ASFPM members are encouraged to participate in this public comment period. Comments are due Dec. 1, 2023.
October 11, 2023
Tribal Hazard Mitigation Planning is the Focus of National Community Planning Month
By News Editor
Over 240 tribal governments have approved hazard mitigation plans. Many of these include creative strategies to meet the tribe’s unique needs