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Communications & Outreach for ASFPM | Dog Lover | Mountain Wanderer | Views my own

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Joined July 2018
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In a sea of flood-risk data, how can cities know which information to use? Experts weigh in on best practices for local leaders. smartcitiesdive.com/news/flo… via @smartcitiesdive

In a sea of flood-risk data, how can cities know which information to use?

A Los Angeles County debate spotlights the uncertainty of climate-risk models. Experts weigh in on best practices for local leaders.

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BREAKING: Flooding in the U.S. costs taxpayers up to $496 BILION each year! Climate change is exacerbating those costs. Don’t let anyone tell you we can’t afford climate action. It’s inaction we can’t afford.
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It's beginning to look a lot like conference. Everywhere we go #ASFPM2024
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The countdown is on! The conference is just ONE MONTH AWAY and our office is packed (literally) with excitement for #ASFPM2024. Salt Lake City, here we come! Are you ready to join us? #PackingParty #ReadyToGo #SLCbound We hope to see there! floods.org/conference/2024-a…
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As of yesterday, sellers of commercial or residential property and landlords initiating or renewing leases for commercial or residential property in New Jersey are required to disclose flood risk details on the property, in writing. Learn more in our blog: tinyurl.com/5dbkf7fj
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Timelapse: A demolition crew tears down a beach home Wednesday in Rodanthe. The National Park Service recently purchased two homes in Rodanthe as part of a pilot program to buy erosion-threatened properties and remove them before Mother Nature does. #obx @newsobserver
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Senators Cassidy, Schatz reintroduce bill to create new national board to investigate natural disasters, provide recommendations to mitigate future impact cassidy.senate.gov/news/pres…
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Curious about becoming a Certified Floodplain Manager, but aren’t sure where to start? Join ASFPM on Nov. 1 for a free, two-hour CFM Exam Bootcamp. You'll gain insights to take the exam with confidence. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Floodplain Restoration and Recharge Pilot Studies storymaps.arcgis.com/stories… #StoryMaps via @ArcGISStoryMaps

Multiple Benefit Floodplain Restoration Studies

Evaluating the multiple benefits of increasing floodplain inundation.

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I don't know if any state is doing more thoughtful work re: manufactured housing and disasters than Vermont vermontpublic.org/local-news…

Vermont announces flood money for manufactured home owners when FEMA aid comes up short

State officials say FEMA isn’t always giving its maximum payout even when a manufactured home was completely destroyed in this summer's floods. So the state has started its own aid program.

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It's Week 3 of National Preparedness Month. That means it’s time to talk about Flood Loss Avoidance – altho that’s pretty much every week for us here at ASFPM. Visit Reduce Flood Risk reducefloodrisk.org Learn more about National Preparedness Month: agents.floodsmart.gov/articl…

Reduce Flood Risk: Strategies for Homeowners - Reduce Flood Risk

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US sets new record for billion-dollar weather disasters (inflation adjusted) and the year has four more months to go. "We're seeing the fingerprints of climate change all over our nation," NOAA economist tells @AP. apnews.com/article/weather-d…
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The Call for Abstracts for ASFPM’s 2024 Annual Conference is now open! This is your chance to be a presenter at the world’s largest and most comprehensive floodplain management conference. 🗓️Deadline Oct. 31. #ASFPM2024 floods.org/conference/2024-a…
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Bursting ice dam in Alaska highlights risks of glacial flooding around the globe apnews.com/article/alaska-gl…

Bursting ice dam in Alaska highlights risks of glacial flooding around the globe

Researchers say such glacial floods could threaten about 15 million people around the world.

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This ASFPM tool helps property owners, particularly those in flood-prone areas, understand their flood risk and the most effective flood mitigation strategies for their property. Visit ReduceFloodRisk.org #ReduceFloodRisk
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“All of this infrastructure is designed for a climate that no longer exists,” says @Weather_West, a climate scientist at UCLA. The Trillion-Gallon Question Extreme weather is threatening California’s dams. What happens if they fail? nytimes.com/2023/06/22/magaz…

The Trillion-Gallon Question: What if California’s Dams Fail? (Gift Article)

One superstorm could send walls of water sweeping through populated areas. There’s not much time to act.

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Today is #ShowYourStripes day. Help spread awareness about climate change and rising temperatures with this visual representation of warming temps. My stripes show the change in Wisconsin since 1895. Find your city/state here. climatecentral.org/graphic/s…
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Catch up on the latest in floodplain management with our June 15 issue of News & Views: conta.cc/43GmevL
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ASFPM has been listening closely to its members who can identify examples where Risk Rating 2.0 just doesn’t make sense and we’re providing that feedback to FEMA. Here are some of the changes we'd like to see: floods.org/news-views/from-t…

Risk Rating 2.0: Adjustments Needed

ASFPM has been listening closely to its members who can identify examples where Risk Rating 2.0 just doesn’t make sense and we're providing that feedback to FEMA

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We're still getting caught up on things after #ASFPM2023, but we couldn't let another day go by without officially announcing this year's ASFPM Award winners. Here's to the people and organizations doing great things in flood risk management: floods.org/news-views/asfpm-…

2023 ASFPM Award Winners Recognized

Last month at the 47th Annual ASFPM Conference in Raleigh, NC, attendees came together to recognize the 2023 ASFPM Award winners. Congratulations to all!

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Louisiana suing feds over skyrocketing flood insurance rates nola.com/news/business/louis… via @nolanews
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