The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) produced this report with funding from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The commitment of and support by FEMA; in
particular Claire Drury and David Bascom; was invaluable in carrying out this investigation.
The ASFPM’s project team consisted of Larry Larson, George Riedel, Chad Berginnis and Alan Lulloff of
the ASFPM Executive Office. Technical support was provided by consultants Dean Stitgen, Jason
Hochschild and Samuel Johnson. Sam Johnson also provided valuable editorial assistance.
Insightful review and helpful comments were provided by an advisory committee that included: David
Carlton, Lisa Jones, Sharon Foote, Bill DeGroot, Suzanne Jiwani, Dan Peterson, Dave Guignet, Tom
Morey, Tim Trautman, David Knipe and Bill Brown.
The ASFPM is grateful for the time and effort contributed by all the state and community personnel who
responded to requests for information and were interviewed for this project. The ASFPM is also gra

Introduction--Background on Flood Engineering Studies and Mapping--Analysis of Contentious Mapping Projects--Steps FEMA has taken to Improve Community Acceptance of the Flood Engineering Studies and Maps

ASFPM published a final report highlighting various options for reducing contentious appeals and disputes and improving community acceptance of flood engineering studies and maps produced by FEMA. The final report includes options for improving the effectiveness of FEMA's communications with State and local officials prior to and during the floodplain study and mapping process. ASFPM evaluated a listing of contentious appeals provided by FEMA and conducted additional research by gathering materials via the internet, reviewing case files and interviewing community representatives. Download the final report entitled "Strategies for Improving Community Acceptance of Flood Engineering Studies and Mapping"