Bradley Dean, CFM, CE’s Post

A HUGE win for FEMA and flood resilient communities! Congratulations on finalizing the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard rule! The Standard is designed to make communities more resilient and help reduce the damage caused by both current and future flooding. For the incredible folks that have been a part of this FEMA FFRMS journey spanning over a decade, across Administrations, it is safe to say this is a MONUMENTAL achievement! Thank you to all of your efforts to make this happen!!! A couple highlights: The Standard will apply to projects FEMA funds under all its grant programs involving new construction, substantial improvement, or repairs to address substantial damage. FEMA is using the climate-informed science approach to implement the rule. This allows FEMA to consider best available and actionable climate science, which is unique to the community and proposed project locations. This rule requires FEMA to incorporate natural features or nature-based solutions into project design wherever possible. For the Federal Register folks: FEMA FFRMS Rule: https://lnkd.in/emMHRHd5 FEMA FFRMS Policy: https://lnkd.in/ehXRk6Vw NYT Article by Christopher Flavelle: https://lnkd.in/euZxWfkY Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. (ASFPM) NAFSMA (National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies) The Nature Conservancy Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) BuildStrong America National Institute of Building Sciences Smart Growth America The Pew Charitable Trusts Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative Chad Berginnis, CFM Sunny Simpkins Sarah Murdock Rob Moore Joel Scata Cameron Adams Katharine Burgess Natalie Enclade Jiqiu (JQ) Yuan, P.E., Ph.D., PMP Velma Smith Mathew Sanders Jomar Maldonado Crystal Bergemann Victoria Salinas Kristin Leahy Fontenot Eric L. Donna DeFrancesco Sara Lopez Amanda Lyon Chris Clavin Michael McManus Kristin Ludwig Maria Honeycutt, PhD, CFM Michael Godesky

Addressing aging and vulnerable infrastructure is essential to our vision of a resilient nation.

Each $1 invested in disaster preparation saves $13 in economic costs, damages, and cleanup! If you have not seen “The Preparedness Payoff: The Economic Benefits of Investing in Climate Resiliece” report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Allstate, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation you need to take a look! Big shoutout to Chuck Chaitovitz and the many others involved in the development of this report! https://lnkd.in/e2Ea6gqF

One more full day at the Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. (ASFPM) conference. It has already been amazing to see so many friends and colleagues while learning about the best flood resilience work in the country! Excited to dive into more sessions tomorrow. If you see me, feel free to snag some time to chat!

Join the White House and interagency climate leaders today, Tuesday June 25 at 12:00pm ET for a briefing on the NEW Federal Climate Adaptation Plans!!! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dUcBebiz https://lnkd.in/eQTdyi7n

Today is Show Your Stripes Day to bring greater awareness to how climate change is impacting people, infrastructure, and ecosystems across the globe. Below are the stripes for my home, Washington DC. A clear trend to warming. To learn more about Show Your Stripes or to download your stripes visit: https://lnkd.in/d8cebt2C For more information on climate change visit: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: https://www.ipcc.ch/ 5th National Climate Assessment: https://lnkd.in/gRwhtmZu

A huge step forward by our interagency partners. Congratulations to all on publishing the Federal Climate Adaptation Plans that expand agency efforts to ensure their facilities, employees, resources, and operations are increasingly resilient to climate change impacts like extreme weather. https://lnkd.in/eQTdyi7n

The total cost of flooding in the United States is estimated to be between $179.8 and $496 billion each year. Mind is blown right now! See the latest from the United States Congress Joint Economic Committee report. Flood resilience is a core component of a #ResilientNation. https://lnkd.in/ekvvJkFn

Excited to be joining many friends and colleagues in Salt Lake City next week at the Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. (ASFPM) Annual Conference as we work to collectively advance flood resilience! Be sure to find me if you are going or comment below and I will be happy to chat and connect!

It would be impossible to replace the AMAZING Julian Reyes but there are some incredible people that can bring their expertise, perspectives, and enthusiasm to such a critical role at USDA! APPLY!