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Association of State Floodplain Managers

ASFPM

• Organization of professionals involved in all aspects of floodplain management

• Executive Office – 17 employees in Madison, Wisconsin

• Policy is developed primarily from members through Committees to the ASFPM Board for adoption

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16,100 members 36 Chapters State Assoc. & Pending Chapters

ASFPM Chapters

FL

WI

MN

IL

MI NY

IN OH

VA

NC

SC

MS

AR

LATX

OKNM

AZ

CO

MOFMA

NORFMA MT

ID

NE

KS

GA

KY

NJ

MD

RI

OR

UT

WA

AK

AL

TN

WV

PAIA

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Mitigate the losses, costs, and human suffering caused by flooding.

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Our Mission

Protect the natural and beneficial functions of floodplains without impacting the property rights of others.

National CFM® Certification State Chapter Services & Support Continuing Education Development Develop Tools for Communities & States

– Mapping & Regulations Resources– No Adverse Impact (NAI) tools/training– Promote / Share Best Practices

Conferences & Events Training Resources

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ASFPM Member Support

ASFPM Chapter Services

National representation and voice in Washington, DC

Notifications and newsletters on national policy updates, letters to policy makers, and current events

Support and resources for training, State conferences, and committees

Chapter administration (optional) Website hosting (optional)

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Represent members on national policy Provide input on national legislation New policy & issue development Coordinate with Federal agencies

– FEMA / USACE / NOAA / USGS / EPA / HUD / USDA / USFWS

Coordinate with Agency Leadership on NFIP and other Mitigation Programs

Participate in National Coalitions Partner with organizations of similar mission

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ASFPM: Your National Voice

Certified Floodplain Manager

Why Become a CFM®?Foundation of professional knowledgeProfessional/Public recognitionJob advancement potentialMotivation for continued education Personal satisfaction / confidence

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A nationally recognized professional certification

No Adverse Impact (NAI)

approach that ensures the action of any

community or property owner, public or private,

does not adversely impact the property and

rights of others

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No Adverse Impact (NAI)

• NAI Toolkit & Coastal NAI Handbook

• Legal Training with NAI as basis

• Legal Papers:• Recent?• NAI Protecting Property Rights of All• A Comparative Look at Public Liability for

Flood Hazard Mitigation

www.floods.org

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ASFPM Conferences & Events

ASFPM National ConferenceMitigation on My Mind

May 31 – June 5, 2015, Atlanta, GA

State Flood Risk SymposiaFebruary 2015

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Legislative & Policy Update

• NFIP Reform

• Stafford Act Reform

• Agency programs and budgets

• USGS Streamgages

• Mitigation—HMGP, SRL, PDM, etc.

• Levee Mapping & Accreditation

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NFIP Reform Issues

INSURANCE• Full risk rating for flood insurance• Full rates delayed for certain structures• Extension of mandatory purchase of insurance

in residual risk areas • Studies on Community-Based Insurance &

Private Sector involvement

MAPPING• Authorization of a National Mapping Program Re-establish Technical Mapping Advisory

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NFIP Reform Issues

REGULATIONS• No statutory reforms• Encourage FEMA to update rules 44 CFR 60.3

MITIGATION PROGRAMS• Combine FMA, SRL, RFC into one program

– Authorize at $90M per year– Increase efficiency & consistency

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Stafford Act Reform

• Support of Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)– Oppose earmarks– Oppose expansion of eligible activities for

flood control structures

• Public Assistance (PA) eligibility for inspectors & permitting

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National Coordination Activities

• Interagency Flood Risk Management Committee (IFRMC)

• Mitigation Alliance

• Natural Floodplain Functions Alliance (NFFA)

• Participate in national work groups– National Academy of Science (NAS)– Multi-Hazard Mitigation Council– National Committee on Levee Safety (NCLS)– FEMA National Advisory Council (NAC)

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Floodplain Management 2010: State & Local Programs

• Assessed status of State and Local floodplain management programs nationwide

• Objective of the project: to assist local communities in understanding potential impacts and implementing mitigation programs

• ASFPM carried out similar surveys in 1989, 1992, 1995, and 2003; 2010 shows how state level programs have changed during the past seven years.

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Review National Flood Programs & Policies - 2007

• 22 major categories for policy on all federal programs impacting floods

• 270 recommendations

• Available on the ASFPM website

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Why is your Chapter important to the FPM Profession?

Training and professional development Networking connections Communicate policy / program updates to

membership Promote improvement to state and local

laws, policies, standards, and ordinances Provide input from practioners to policy

makers

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ASFPM 14 Policy Committees

• Arid Regions• Coastal Issues• Flood Insurance• Flood Mitigation• Mapping &

Engineering Standards

• Professional Development

• Stormwater Management

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• Floodplain Regulations• No Adverse Impact• Non-structural floodproofing• Natural & Beneficial Functions• Training & Outreach• International• Higher Education

How Does <<State / Chapter Acronym>> Fit?

• ASFPM <<Region>> Board Rep. – <<Regional Board Rep. Name, Credentials,

State>>

• Chapter Dir., <<District>> Board Rep.– <<Chapter Dir. Name, Credentials, State>>

• ASFPM <<Committee>> Co-Chair• <<Name, Credentials, State>>

• ASFPM <<Committee>> Co-Chair• <<Name, Credentials, State>>

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For more information

ASFPM

575 D’Onofrio Dr. Ste. 200

Madison, WI 53719

608-828-3000

asfpm@floods.org

Details available on the ASFPM website

www.floods.org

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