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
September 27, 2023
Rethinking Our Nation’s Flood Standards
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
There are a number of signs the US is moving toward the 500-year flood standard
August 15, 2023
Heavy Hearts for Hawaii
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
We can and we must do better; and as hazards professionals, it is on us to help lead the way.
July 31, 2023
How Sackett v. EPA Will Impact Our Ability to Reduce Flood Risk
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
While there are new challenges to improving wetlands protection in a post-Sackett world, there is still a lot that can be done at the state and local level
June 7, 2023
Louisiana’s Landmark Climate Adaptation Program Is Running Out of Time
By Jake Bittle, Grist
The state’s ambitious projects have successfully reduced land loss and flood risk, but many communities remain at risk and funds are running out.
June 7, 2023
FEMA Releases Updated Local Mitigation Planning Handbook
By News Editor
Updated for the first time since 2013, the new handbook shows how to design a sound planning process while meeting new policy requirements.
May 31, 2023
New Resource Works to Preserve and Celebrate ASFPM’s History
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
Honoring the people and activities who made significant and enduring contributions to floodplain management.