Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. (ASFPM)

The final #ASFPM2024 plenary presentation features the theme "From Devastation to Success: State and Local Success Stories" with presenters: ▪ Kathy Holder, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, Utah Div. Emergency Mgmt ▪  Tim Palmer, Author, Seek Higher Ground: The Natural Solution To Our Urgent Flooding Crisis ▪ Rebecca Pfeiffer, State Floodplain Manager, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources

Up and at 'em early for the Emerging Leaders session and the final day of #ASFPM2024!

Another amazing #ASFPM2024 plenary in the books. Today we welcomed three key partners to talk about the importance of partnerships in addressing climate issues. Moderator: Jana Henderson, CFM Speakers: ▪ Lori Cary-Kothera, Operations Manager Office for Coastal Management, NOAA: ▪ Marla Stelk, Executive Director, National Association of Wetland Managers ▪ Sunny Simpkins, Executive Director, National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies

Today is the first official day of #ASFPM2024 and we're thrilled that a record 1700 flood risk management professionals are here with us in Salt Lake City along with another roughly 300 learning remotely. Here are a few pics from this morning's plenary.

For those arriving today for #ASFPM2024, be sure to hydrate throughout your stay. It's 101 today and between the excessive heat and altitude, it's important to pace yourself and drink plenty of water. We look forward to seeing everyone soon! Registration is open, preconference workshops and meetings are underway, and things really get rolling tonight at Welcome Fest from 6:00-9:00 pm

It won't be long now .... The ASFPM Annual Conference kicks off next week and whether you're a speaker or an attendee, we have a graphic for you. If you’re a speaker, download and share the "I'm Speaking" graphic and include the title, date and time of your session. Don't forget to use the #ASFPM2024 hashtag when sharing on social media and feel free to tag us. We'll see you soon! https://lnkd.in/gY7yFDEb

In the latest episode of Talk Water, Todd H. Votteler speaks with ASFPM Executive Director Chad Berginnis, CFM . During the wide-ranging interview, Berginnis talks about some of the key challenges local floodplain managers face today, improvements that could make the NFIP more effective, the role of states in keeping people safe, and some of the tools and programs ASFPM provides the floodplain management community to help them do their jobs. Give it a listen:  https://lnkd.in/gP86ZKfU

One week from today we’ll be settling in for an engaging #ASFPM2024 Wednesday morning plenary featuring some of our key partners. ⏹ Lori Cary-Kothera, Operations Manager Office for Coastal Management, NOAA ⏹ Marla Stelk, Executive Director, National Association of Wetland Managers ⏹ Sunny Simpkins, Executive Director, National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies There’s still time to join us at the 48th Annual ASFPM Conference – either in Salt Lake City or online! https://lnkd.in/gcGX2uw

Just Released! Modernizing Probable Maximum Precipitation Estimation The The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has released a new report that provides recommendations to modernize probable maximum precipitation (PMP) estimation to meet current needs under a changing climate.

A new report from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee's Democratic staff found that flooding causes as much as $496 billion in losses each year.  Costs include: infrastructure upgrades needed to protect against future flooding; direct and indirect commercial impacts from flooding; structural damages; costs associated with flood-related deaths; decreased tax revenues; damage to ecosystem services; increases in insurance premiums; and crop loss. The analysis found that the ongoing impacts of climate change were likely to increase costs in the future.