News & Announcements Blog

This blog is about NJAFM News and Announcements. Posts can only be made by NJAFM Administrators, however comments to the posts can be made by all registered members. If you have an announcement that you would like posted to this blog, send the request to secretary@njafm.org. This blog is viewable by the public.

  • Sea Isle City, NJ Property Owners Save On Flood Insurance By Retrofitting With SMART VENT

    Thursday, October 04, 2012 4:23 PM | Craig Wenger (Administrator)
    Congratulations Sea Isle and Smart Vent!!!

    Installation Of Foundation Flood Vents Brings Homes Into Compliance With FEMA Standards and Improves Community Flood Rating
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  • CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION PROVIDES COMMON SENSE SOLUTION THAT WILL HELP LOCAL GOVERNMENTS RECEIVE HURRICANE IRENE DISASTER AID

    Tuesday, September 25, 2012 3:05 PM | Craig Wenger (Administrator)
    IMMEDIATE RELEASE:      
    Sept. 25, 2012

    CONTACT: Lawrence Hajna       (609) 984-1795
                       Lawrence Ragonese (609) 292-2994 
                       Bob Considine             (609) 984-1795
      
    CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION PROVIDES COMMON SENSE SOLUTION THAT WILL HELP LOCAL
    GOVERNMENTS RECEIVE HURRICANE IRENE DISASTER AID 

    (12/P108) TRENTON - Consistent with the Christie Administration's commitment
    to providing New Jersey residents with a more efficient government,
    Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin has signed an
    Administrative Order that eliminates unnecessary red tape and will allow
    local governments to receive money from FEMA for repairs or replacements of
    public infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Irene last year. Local
    governments will also save on unnecessary permit application and fee costs,
    thus saving taxpayers money.

    Under this streamlined process, government agencies must submit an inventory
    of all infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Irene for rapid review and
    approval by DEP.  These projects do not have significant environmental
    impacts because they entail replacing or repairing in-kind infrastructure,
    such as existing culverts, roads and bridge abutments. The Federal Emergency
    Management Agency, however, requires DEP approvals before releasing disaster
    aid earmarked for these projects. 
     
    "This streamlined process reflects the Christie Administration's commitment
    to responsive and commonsense government," Commissioner Martin said. "This
    will enable counties and municipalities to submit reimbursement requests and
    receive monies from FEMA for work they have already done and that they still
    need to do. At the same time, this will save local governments unnecessary
    costs and enable them to quickly finish the work that still needs to be done
    while protecting the environment." 

    The order applies only to projects that were begun under an emergency DEP
    authorization after the storm hit or those that are currently under way as a
    result of Irene. Local governments will be required to document the work
    done and submit a certification by an engineer that the infrastructure was
    replaced without any modifications.

    State Senator Steve Oroho, who serves the northwestern part of the state
    which was hit hard by the remnants of Hurricane Irene,  worked closely with
    the DEP and Sussex County officials to review state processes that were
    causing inefficiencies and delaying work without providing additional
    environmental benefits. He also served with Commissioner Martin on Governor
    Christie's Red Tape Review Group. 

    "This common sense solution is consistent with the recommendations of the
    Red Tape Review Group and provides much needed financial relief to local
    governments still dealing with the aftermath of Irene while still protecting
    the environment," Senator Oroho said.  "This order will save Sussex County
    significant permit fees alone and will help the county avoid other costs
    that matter a great deal during these tough budgetary times."
      
    Hurricane Irene pounded the state with heavy rains. It was one of the most
    devastating storms ever to hit New Jersey. Floodwaters washed out culverts,
    many of which pass under roadways, and scoured away embankments around
    bridge abutments. Governor Christie issued an Executive Order on Aug. 25,
    2011, declaring a state of emergency.

    Infrastructure covered by the Administrative Order includes public roads,
    railroads, culverts, bridges, utility lines, outfall structures, stormwater
    management basins, and bulkheads and similar shoreline management
    structures. 

    For information on how to apply, eligibility requirements, FAQs, the
    Administrative Order and other information, visit:
    http://www.nj.gov/dep/landuse/announce.html#a20120925
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  • New Google Crisis Map and Storm Surge Maps

    Friday, September 14, 2012 9:02 AM | Craig Wenger (Administrator)
    Western Carolina University's Storm Surge Viewer for Developed Shorelines - http://stormsurge.wcu.edu/

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  • NJAFM Offers Student Scholarships to its 8th Annual Floodplain Management Conference!

    Friday, August 31, 2012 10:32 AM | Heidi Hoppe (Administrator)

    NJAFM Offers Student Scholarships to its 8th Annual Floodplain Management Conference! For more information on the scholarship and to apply, click here.

    Deadline: September 15, 2012

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  • Members - Check out August's Newsletter

    Friday, August 24, 2012 8:58 AM | Craig Wenger (Administrator)
    Go to the NJAFM Documents Page to see the most recent Newsletter.
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  • State of PA to Offer the 4-Day FEMA-EMI 273 Course: Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP

    Monday, August 20, 2012 11:35 AM | Heidi Hoppe (Administrator)

    The State of Pennsylvania is offering the four day FEMA-EMI 273 course:  Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program, on September 17 - 20, 2012 at Sayre, PA.

    This is the same as the E-273 course typically offered in at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute at Emmitsburg, MD.  There are currently about 20 class openings. Sayre, PA is located right on the New York border adjacent to Waverly, Tioga County, NY.  It is accessible from NY Route 17/I-86, just east of Elmira.

    To register for the CFM exam, you need to apply and submit a fee separately with the Association of State Floodplain Managers at www.floods.org.   For the class registration form and information, click here.

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  • Lincoln Institute of Land Policy offers FREE online course on Local Communities Adapting to Climate Change

    Monday, August 20, 2012 10:43 AM | Heidi Hoppe (Administrator)

    Lincoln Institute of Land Policy offers FREE online course on Local Communities Adapting to Climate Change

    This course is adapted from a two-day course developed by Larry Susskind and Patrick Field at the Consensus Building Institute in collaboration with Steve Aldrich of Bio Economic Research Associates (bio-eraTM), and Paul Kirshen, at Battelle. Using videos, interactive exercises, and self-assessments, the course introduces tools for climate change adaptation planning. assessing climate change risks, climate downscaling, collaborative decision-making, and scenario planning. Decision makers can use these practical tools for everyday land use, development, and infrastructure decisions to reduce vulnerability and enhance resilience.

    For additional information on the course, visit http://www.lincolninst.edu/education/education-coursedetail.asp?id=836.

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  • Local Official Scholarships Available!!!

    Tuesday, August 14, 2012 12:07 PM | Craig Wenger (Administrator)

    Scholarship for New Jersey Local Officials to attend 2012 NJAFM Conference

    Deadline: August 31, 2012

    Apply NOW

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  • Make Nominations to the Executive Board!!!

    Tuesday, August 14, 2012 12:04 PM | Craig Wenger (Administrator)

    Call for Nominations for 2013 NJAFM Executive Committee

    Deadline: August 31, 2012

    Nomination Form

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  • The College of New Jersey Hiring a Visiting Professor (Water Resources & Environmental Engineering)

    Tuesday, July 31, 2012 3:01 PM | Heidi Hoppe (Administrator)
    The Department of Civil Engineering at The College of New Jersey has recently acquired an opening for a full-time visiting professor in the field of water resources and environmental engineering beginning August 27, 2012.  The term of the appointment is for 1 academic year (Fall 2012 / Spring 2013) and the successful applicant will be required to teach classes primarily in: Fluid Mechanics, Applied Hydraulics and Hydrology, and Environmental Engineering.  The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or Masters degree and have teaching experience in these areas, however, candidates with a Bachelor's degree and significant industry experience will also be considered.  Interested persons should contact Dr. Michael Horst at horst@tcnj.edu or via phone at 814-571-5607.
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