Transcript South Carolina Association of Hazard Mitigation Annual

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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
Our Mission
Mitigate the losses, costs, and human
suffering caused by flooding.
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Protect the natural and beneficial functions
of floodplains without impacting the property
rights of others.
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ASFPM Member Support
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National CFM® Certification
State Chapter Services & Support
Continuing Education Development
Develop Tools for Communities & States
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Mapping & Regulations Resources
No Adverse Impact (NAI) tools/training
Promote / Share Best Practices
 Conferences & Events
 Training Resources
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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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ASFPM: Your National Voice
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Represent members on national policy
Provide input on national legislation
New policy & issue development
Coordinate with Federal agencies
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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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Certified Floodplain Manager
A nationally recognized
professional certification
Why Become a CFM®?
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Foundation of professional knowledge
Professional/Public recognition
Job advancement potential
Motivation for continued education
Personal satisfaction / confidence
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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 Conference
Mitigation on My Mind
May 31 – June 5, 2015, Atlanta, GA
State Flood Risk Symposia
February 2015
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Legislative & Policy Update
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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
Council
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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
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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
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Arid Regions
Coastal Issues
Flood Insurance
Flood Mitigation
Mapping &
Engineering
Standards
• Professional
Development
• Stormwater
Management
• Floodplain Regulations
• No Adverse Impact
• Non-structural
floodproofing
• Natural & Beneficial
Functions
• Training & Outreach
• International
• Higher Education
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For more information
ASFPM
575 D’Onofrio Dr. Ste. 200
Madison, WI 53719
608-828-3000
[email protected]
Details available on the ASFPM website
www.floods.org
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