May 6, 2024
‘A Win for Flood Resilience’: HUD Rolls Out New Flood Standard
By Mary Bart
ASFPM Executive Director Chad Berginnis praised the new rule and said he expects that states, counties and municipalities will work to adopt stronger elevation requirements to match HUD’s new standard.
April 11, 2024
Feds Roll Out New Tool to Assess Flood Risk, Make Implementing FFRMS Easier
By News Editor
A new beta tool that will help users determine if a federally funded project is in a FFRMS floodplain is now available for review.
March 25, 2024
ASFPM’s Detailed Priorities for FY2024 NFIP Reauthorization and ReformÂ
By News Editor
ASFPM priorities address flood risk mapping, flood insurance, floodplain management, and flood mitigation, and the changes necessary to strengthen the NFIP.
February 15, 2024
Four Reasons for Optimism on the Flood Risk Management Front
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
The common thread to all of these initiatives is a connection to codes or standards.
January 29, 2024
22 Flood Mitigation Strategies Added to Reduce Flood Risk Website
By News Editor
Each strategy includes a detailed description of the process and its benefits, as well as photos, graphics, and links to additional resources.Â
January 25, 2024
Violations, Enforcement, and Legal Assistance: Why Building a Relationship with Your Local Attorney is Important
By Larry Schock, Montana DNRC
Having a close working relationship with the local attorney is essential for any floodplain administrator.
November 30, 2023
OMB Encourages Use of Current and Future Climate Data for Infrastructure Investments
By News Editor
Climate-smart infrastructure investments incorporate current and future climate risk in planning, siting, design, and operation.
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 16, 2023
FEMA’s Proposed Rule on FFRMS: What Floodplain Managers Need to Know
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
FEMA is making changes to both the 8-step process and the standard that applies to FEMA’s actions