September 30, 2024
Communities Should Consider Adopting a 2-Foot Freeboard Now!
By News Editor
If a community does not have a 2-foot freeboard requirement in its floodplain regulations similar to HUD’s new FFRMS rule, it risks severely limiting homeownership opportunities.
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.
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.
June 12, 2024
Three Things to Know About New HUD FFRMS Rule
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
HUD’s programs touch virtually every US community, making its new FFRMS rule highly significant. Here are three key changes impacting floodplain managers.
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 31, 2024
The Inspiration for the Book, Seek Higher Ground: The Natural Solution to Our Urgent Flooding Crisis
By Tim Palmer
Author gives inside look into the research and real-life stories behind his book, and the role of ASFPM.
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.
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.
March 25, 2024
ASFPM’s Detailed Priorities for FY2024 NFIP Reauthorization and Reform
By News Editor
ASFPM priorities address flood risk mapping, flood insurance, floodplain management, and flood mitigation, and the changes necessary to strengthen the NFIP.
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