April 15, 2022 | vol. 35, no.4 |
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Putting a Number on Federal Expenditures Driven by Climate Change |
For the first time, the OMB is formally accounting for climate change risks in the federal budget. Flood, fire, and drought could exact an immense financial toll.
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Most States Are Failing on Building Codes, FEMA Says |
A new federal analysis gives all but a handful of states the lowest possible rating on the quality of their building codes, showing a widespread failure to protect people against windstorms and flooding through up-to-date building standards. Read more
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Evaluating Economic Risks & Opportunities of a Flooded Future |
As sea levels continue to rise in coastal communities, so does the demand for innovative solutions that will help them adapt. Read more
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Property Buyouts Can Be an Effective Solution for Flood-Prone Communities |
A new report from Pew examines the benefits and challenges of buyouts in flood-prone communities and makes recommendations for how the federal government could make it easier at the local level. Read more
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A Rise in US Flooding — and a Rethink |
Gray infrastructure throws up walls to protect cities from coastal flooding. But salvation may lie in leaning in toward green controls like wetlands and mangroves — and heeding the experience of the Dutch. Read more
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FEMA Relaunches Podcast with New Focus |
A relaunch of FEMA’s podcast, Before, During & After, features an interview with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell as she discusses her background as well as the agency’s priorities in the midst of expanding demands.
The new episode was released on the agency’s 43rd anniversary, marking the date then President Jimmy Carter signed an executive order on April 1, 1979, establishing FEMA. Future podcast episodes will cover FEMA’s work in climate resilience and adaptation, how equity is being instilled into emergency management, recent disaster recovery efforts and resources available to better prepare for future disaster risks.
For more information about “Before, During & After” or to provide ideas for future episodes, visit www.FEMA.gov/podcast. You can also subscribe on iTunes or Google Play.
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Flood Insurance for Renters
Renters may think the benefits of flood insurance are limited to homeowners and businesses, but policies are available to protect renters, too. The National Flood Insurance Program recently updated one of its resources for renters to increase education on contents-only flood insurance policies. Consumers, policyholders and agents can reference this brochure to learn about flood risk, what’s covered by their policy and how flood insurance premiums are calculated.
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FEMA Testimony on Priorities and Strategic Plan
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell outlined the agency’s priorities for 2022 and its strategic plan for 2022-2026 during a 90-minute testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
You can watch the recording of the April 5 hearing here. ASFPM provided written testimony at an earlier hearing on the same topic, in which the committee sought perspectives from stakeholders. See our recommendations.
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Last Session of Spring 2022 HMGP Webinar Series
Join FEMA on May 5, 2022, from 2:30 - 4:00 pm ET for the Cost Estimation webinar, which will cover the basics of construction cost estimates for common Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) program project types. Registration is capped at 1,000 participants, but a recording will be available for those unable to attend. Register now.
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TRAINING & EVENTS
EMI Course
E2460: Advanced Building Science Flood and Wind Mitigation Series
The first full offering of E2460 will be held at the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) on May 9-13, 2022. E2460 promotes the adoption and enforcement of hazard resistant provisions and mitigation implementation for increased resiliency against flood and wind hazards. CFMs can earn 12 CECs for completion of this course. Learn more
Upcoming Webinar
Future Conditions and Hazard Mitigation Planning
May 18 from 11:00 am- 12:00 pm ET
Hosted by FEMA Region 3, participants will learn about the four factors that FEMA includes in future conditions — climate change, population change, demographic change, and land use/development change — and how to integrate them into a Hazard Mitigation Plan. This is part of the Coffee Breaks Webinar series. Learn more and this and other upcoming programs.
On-Demand Webinar
Webinars on the Community Rating System
The CRS Webinar Series provides both live and on-demand training to communities that are not yet participating in the Community Rating System, local government staff who are new to the CRS, and those with experience in the program. The series includes basic introductory sessions and more advanced topics. See available programs and dates
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I Would Have Never Bought This Home if I Knew It Flooded
When FEMA reached out to the public about how to update its standards, I cheered. And then I watched in quiet amazement as hundreds of people shared stories of how their lives were imperiled by the agency’s out-of-date criteria and data.
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www.nytimes.com
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How Can We Better Prepare for Coastal Hazards
A newly completed project lays the foundation for a team to help Washington's coastal communities be better prepared for floods, erosion and other coastal hazards.
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wsg.washington.edu
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Virginia Floodplain Management Awards
Congrats to VFMA award winners recognized at the recent Virginia Floodplain Management Association Conference for their outstanding contributions to floodplain management in the state.
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vaflood.org
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Survey on Climate Impacts and Adaptation Needs
The online survey focuses on understanding the concept of overshoot in climate change adaptation planning and gaining insights on adaptation thresholds and limitations. IT consists of 24 questions and will take about 15 minutes to complete. The deadline is April 22 2022. For more information, contact: [email protected].
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