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February News & Views Online
Click here for the first News & Views of 2012! Inside This Issue: Irene Retrospective Post Irene Recovery & Mitigation: Jersey Style! States Take on Coordinating Codes and FPM Ordinances From the Chair Director’s Desk Definition of Term: Green Infrastructure Bolster Flood Risk Reduction Efforts through Green Infrastructure ASFPM Conference Update FPM Degree & Certificate…
ASFPM opposes House’s proposed BW-12 legislation
March 4, 2014 To: US House of Representatives RE: OPPOSE LEGISLATION THAT THREATENS THE LONG TERM SOLVENCY OF THE NFIP, COMPLICATES AFFORDABILITY CONCERNS AND REDUCES INCENTIVES FOR RISK REDUCTION ACTIONS! Dear Member: The Association of State Floodplain Managers has significant concerns with HR 3370. While it is intended to address unintended consequences of the Biggert-Waters…
FEMA bulletin announces high deductible option for ALL residential properties
SUBJECT: High Deductible Option Disclosure Read the full bulletin here. Pursuant to Section 12 of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 (HFIAA), FEMA is making an optional $10,000 deductible available to all residential properties, including those designed for one to four families. Prior to the enactment of HFIAA, FEMA already provided $10,000 and…
Prepping for Irene – Important FloodSmart Tips
Hurricane Preparation Information With Irene threatening a large portion of the coastal United States, people will be looking to you as trusted authorities on what to do before, during, and after the storm. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has developed a number of resources that can help you communicate with residents about preparing for…
ASFPM Urges Congress to Restore FEMA’s Flood Mapping Budget
ASFPM sent letters to Congress today urging them to restore FEMA’s Flood Mapping Budget. If timely and accurate flood mapping is not done, it is impossible to determine the flood risk so that property owners can protect their investment and safety. The FEMA Flood Mapping Program has led, and continues to lead, our national effort…
Rethinking the NFIP – Comments from ASFPM
ASFPM Comments 1-11-11 ASFPM is pleased FEMA is undertaking a major review of the NFIP with the intent to present Congress with options for NFIP Reform. This effort will also inform FEMA leadership and staff what actions can be taken through rules or guidance by the agency to improve implementation of the NFIP. ASFPM understands…