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
September 28, 2023
Community Disaster Resilient Zone Designations Spark Questions, Concerns
By Mary Bart
State and local data and knowledge is critical to the success of any hazard mitigation program
August 29, 2023
FEMA Announces Implementation of Immediate Needs Funding
By News Editor
With a depleted Disaster Relief Fund, FEMA says the current disaster environment make it necessary to implement INF immediately. Here’s what it means.
August 14, 2023
GAO Analysis of Risk Rating 2.0 Identifies Areas for Improvement
By Mary Bart
ASFPM is particularly pleased to see recommendation #5 for FEMA, which aligns with issues raised by our RR 2.0 workgroup
August 11, 2023
FEMA Elevation Certificate & Floodproofing Certificate Extended to Nov. 1
By News Editor
FEMA has extended the acceptance of the previous Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate until November 1.
July 21, 2023
BRIC 2023 Stakeholder Engagement: Your Feedback is Needed
By News Editor
Survey covers a wide range of topics, including direct technical assistance; capability and capacity building; risk reduction; partnership opportunities; and equitable outcomes.
July 10, 2023
FEMA releases new Elevation Certificate and Dry Floodproofing Certificate
By News Editor
The new Elevation Certificate and Dry Floodproofing Certificate have been approved and should be used going forward through 06/30/2026.
June 9, 2023
FEMA Announces Initial Selections for FY 2022 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Funding
By News Editor
Record funding levels can’t keep pace with record requests as the initial selections for the FY22 BRIC and FMA programs are announced