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.
April 3, 2023
HUD Issues Proposed Rule on Floodplain Management
By News Editor
With this proposed rule, HUD takes a major step in addressing future flood risk and ensuring the safety of HUD-assisted residents and federal investments.
March 3, 2023
Register for FEMA’s Virtual Local Mitigation Planning Workshop
By News Editor
Workshop attendees will learn about the planning process, assessing risks, and developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
February 2, 2023
FEMA Releases New Tools for State Mitigation Planning Programs
By News Editor
The toolkits were developed to help state mitigation programs work with FEMA regional offices.
January 10, 2023
New Mitigation and Climate Action Planning Resources Available from APA
By News Editor
A collection of mitigation and climate action planning resources from APA to support risk-based mitigation planning.
November 29, 2022
Implementation of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Getting Underway
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
Some agencies are starting to take concrete steps to implement the FFRMS, and different agencies may have different approaches for how they implement standards
