Events and
Links
Events:
The following events may be of interest to those involved in
nonstructural measures of flood proofing alternatives
2010 ASFPM National Conference - "Building Blocks of Floodplain
Management"
Links:
Although the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers does not endorse the following
websites, they are provided in as much as they contain information related
to nonstructural measures to reduce flood damages and promote flood
proofing techniques:
ASFPM - Association of State Floodplain Managers is an organization of professionals involved in floodplain management, flood hazard mitigation, the National Flood Insurance Program, and flood preparedness, warning and recovery.
FEMA - FEMA is the US government agency tasked with administering the NFIP Program, disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery planning.
LCES - Louisiana Cooperative
Extension Service
The Louisiana Floods website offers an excellent resource for information on
flooding and flood damage reduction planning.
NAFSMA - The National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies
Natural Hazards Center - University of Colorado of Boulder works to strengthen communication between the hazards academic and applications communities and to improve the implementation of hazard mitigation and response programs. The Center's publications program involves editing and distribution of many types of publications, including documents on the subject of flood proofing.
USACE Flood Risk Management Program - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) established the National Flood Risk Management Program in May 2006 for the purpose of integrating and synchronizing USACE flood risk management programs and activities