David Maurstad
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Former senior executive of National Flood Insurance Program
Washington, DC
Joined August 2011
More insured survivors … less disaster suffering. Let’s close the flood insurance gap.
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Today I had the privilege to join the U.S. Treasury Under Secretary Nellie Liang and the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance for its meeting in the United States Treasury Department’s Cash Room....
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Always appreciate the opportunity to connect with @NAFSMAorg membership. Great panel led by Brooke Seymour along with Jackie Higgins and Lelia Taha. Another great annual conference with many of the nations best flood and stormwater managers.
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To my former colleagues and friends: nothing can change the dedication, commitment, and expertise provided to your fellow citizens through your noble public service. I encourage you to be proud of your tireless work helping people before, during, and after disasters.
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Watching the challenging Milton and Helene recoveries re-enforces how critical progress on this front needs to stay top of mind .,,
More insured survivors … less disaster suffering. Let’s close the flood insurance gap.
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Bullseye …
FEMA plays an integral role in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. States would quickly be overwhelmed without their assistance...kind of why states REQUEST a disaster declaration.
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Building back stronger and improving individual and community resilience post devastating natural disasters must be a priority. Communities in North Carolina must enforce locally adopted NFIP Substantial Damage to provide safer homes that will better withstand future events.
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More than 60 million Americans—about 20% of the population—live in rural communities. Over the last decade, these communities, just like more populated ones, have seen an increasing number of costly,...
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Emergency management … resilience … mitigation … insurance … reduce disaster suffering … important public policy issues that need to be a higher priority. Disaster responders say ending FEMA would move tasks and costs to states, local governments
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LINCOLN — President Donald Trump’s call to possibly eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency has Nebraska officials waiting and worrying, with two former disaster response officials saying...
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San Diego, get #earthquake-ready with the QuakeSmart Preparedness Workshop! Don't miss this FREE event hosted by FLASH, @FEMA, & @SanDiegoCounty on December 13, 2023. Register today to enhance your business or organization's preparedness https://t.co/tpmijhjtbn
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Let’s work to reduce disaster suffering by closing the insurance gap and promoting mitigation.
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I had the honor to address members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) at their fall national meeting in Orlando, FL over the weekend. My briefing to the joint session of...
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#ShakeOut is happening TOMORROW! 🌍 It's more than just a drill – it's about building community resilience. Join us and millions more worldwide! Register now at https://t.co/FccHj9f2ER! Let's build a stronger, safer community together. 🏡💪
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If you live in a high-risk area for flooding, being financially prepared is important. Ensure your property is protected by investing in flood insurance. Talk with your insurance agent about the benefits of flood insurance and options available for you: https://t.co/LtK66gTKGs
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Tropical Storm #Idalia may bring life-threatening storm surge along portions of the Florida Gulf Coast, up to 11 feet above ground level. Storm surge is deadly. It is critical that anyone ordered to evacuate does so immediately. Follow @NHC_Atlantic & @NHC_Surge for updates.
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We encourage everyone in the path of Tropical Storm #Idalia to prepare now. Please listen to your local officials, have different ways to receive emergency alerts and evacuate immediately if told to do so. Tips on how to prepare: https://t.co/foQz9IysQ6
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Just in: Nearly $3 billion in climate resilience funding is now available to help communities more resilient to climate change & extreme weather events. These grants apply for flooding mitigation & community infrastructure projects. More info: https://t.co/iYFH9JbpxC
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NEW from @CNN: FEMA announces $3 billion for climate resiliency "In a record-breaking year of disasters, [@FEMA] is announcing nearly $3 billion Monday for communities to build resiliency against climate change-fueled extreme weather.
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In a record-breaking year of disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is announcing nearly $3 billion Monday for communities to build resiliency against climate change-fueled extreme...
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