A Proposed Design for Community Flood Insurance by Carolyn Kousky and Leonard Shabman from Resources for the Future Many areas in the United States are vulnerable to floods. However, the purchase of flood insurance, an important contributor to community resilience, remains low. Insurance payments, unlike federal disaster aid, can provide rapid and higher payouts to…
The Association of State Floodplain Managers will convene the world’s largest and most comprehensive floodplain management conference – our 35th annual gathering – the week of May 15 – 20, 2011, in Louisville, Kentucky. We invite you to share your experiences with local, state, and federal officials, industry leaders, consultants, and other interested parties by…
Deadline for applications is March 4, 2011 Washington — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting individuals who are interested in serving on the National Advisory Council (NAC) to apply for appointment. The NAC is an advisory committee established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee…
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Technical Bulletins provide guidance for complying with the NFIP’s building performance requirements and are designed to help state and local officials interpret the NFIP Regulations. They are also a useful resource and reference for homeowners, insurance agents, building professionals and designers.
Congress has approved yet another resolution to fund parts of the federal government including the nation’s flood insurance program on a short-term basis. This time the funding runs until Dec. 16. The Senate passed the short-term funding bill on Thursday evening after the House passed it in the afternoon. President Obama is expected to sign…
