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
August 25, 2022
More than $3 Billion in Funding for BRIC, FMA in FY2022
By News Editor
Funding levels for BRIC program will more than double to nearly $2.3 billion while the FMA program will see a five-fold increase to $800 million.
August 15, 2022
Rethinking Relocation Assistance for More Equitable Outcomes
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
The way we administer relocation assistance payments is broken. Here’s how it could be improved to keep more people safe from flooding and out of harm’s way.
July 29, 2022
Overcoming Obstacles to Buyouts
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
Burdensome timelines, insufficient funding for low-income families, and lack of comparable housing often stymie buyout programs