Local Mitigation Planning

    November 6, 2025

    Floodplain Management by the Numbers: New ASFPM Report Highlights Local Realities

    By Mary Bart

    New report provides data-driven insights on staffing, experience, and local floodplain program challenges.

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    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.

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    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.

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    state and local mitigation planning guides

    April 20, 2022

    State and Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guides Updated

    By News Editor

    The updated state and local mitigation planning policy guides emphasize key priorities, such as climate adaptation, equity, resilience and building codes.

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