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March 11, 2024

GAO Makes Recommendations for Enhancing Resilience of Flood Risk Management Infrastructure

By News Editor

More frequent extreme weather events and rising sea levels put the nation’s flood management infrastructure at risk.

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March 8, 2024

ASFPM Releases Strategic Planning Guide for State Floodplain Management Programs

By News Editor

This practical guide can help states align their programs with the 10 guiding principles for effective state floodplain management programs.

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March 5, 2024

FEMA Accepting Applications for TMAC Appointments

By News Editor

TMAC makes recommendations to FEMA on mapping-related issues and activities.

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March 4, 2024

2023 ASFPM Impact Report Highlights Accomplishments of Past Year

By News Editor

As we reflect on the past year, we are proud of ASFPM’s many accomplishments.

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March 1, 2024

It’s Time to Register for the 2024 ASFPM Conference, June 23-27 in Salt Lake City

By News Editor

We can’t wait to see you in Salt Lake City for #ASFPM2024! Register now for the best rate.

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February 15, 2024

Four Reasons for Optimism on the Flood Risk Management Front

By Chad Berginnis, CFM

The common thread to all of these initiatives is a connection to codes or standards.

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February 10, 2024

U.S. Senate Hearing Discusses Major Changes Needed to NFIP

By Jennifer Shutt, Missouri Independent

Senate told that hazard mitigation is one of the more important things that Congress can do to address the costs of flooding and recovery.

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February 9, 2024

Climate Change Likely to Drive More Floods in Some Parts of the U.S., Fewer in Others

By News Editor

Researchers expect increased flooding in the Northeast and Southeast, while flooding will generally decrease in the Southwest and the Northern Great Plains.

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February 9, 2024

Welcome New Members – January 2024

By News Editor

ASFPM extends a big welcome to these flood risk management professionals who joined the association this past month.

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February 7, 2024

FEMA Seeks Comment on Simplified Homeowner Flood Insurance Form

By News Editor

The simplified form and proposed endorsements would provide increased options and coverage in a more user-friendly and comprehensible format.

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