Congress must periodically renew the NFIP’s statutory authority to operate. On Dec. 21, 2024, the president signed legislation passed by Congress that extends the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP’s) authorization to March 14, 2025. Congress must now reauthorize the NFIP by no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. FEMA and Congress have never failed... Continue Reading →

Tyler Ciccone joins the Flood Control/Dam Safety Ohana with the responsibility of administering the State General Flood Control Plan (SGFCP).  The goal of the SGFCP Coordinator is to assist the State in decision-making regarding flood hazards and prioritize areas to best focus limited resources.  The SGFCP is currently being updated and will utilize digital database... Continue Reading →

The Building Science Disaster Support (BSDS) team has released four recovery advisories following the unprecedented wildfires in Maui, Hawaiʻi. The BSDS Program sent experts to assess the performance of buildings and structures after the disaster, and the advisories are based on their observations of the impact of wildfires. Wildfire Recovery Resources for Maui (Maui Wildfires... Continue Reading →