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Press Releases

March 2, 2010
With President Obama Set To Detail Home Star Proposal Today, SmarterSafer.org Points Out Key Omission
Calls For Mitigation Measures to Be Included In Energy Efficiency Program

March 1, 2010
SmarterSafer.org Urges House Financial Services Committee to Oppose Federal Bailout of Florida Beach Houses
Pushes for Common-Sense National Mitigation Policies

December 8, 2009
SmarterSafer.org Welcomes New “Cash for Caulkers” Proposal But Urges President Obama to Have It Include Mitigation Improvements As Well

December 4, 2009
SmarterSafer.org Praises Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) for Introducing Environmental and Taxpayer Friendly Mitigation Legislation

December 1, 2009
SmarterSafer.org Urges President Obama to Include Mitigation Measures in “Cash for Caulkers” Legislation

November 13, 2009
SmarterSafer.org Urges House of Representatives to Pass Incentives to Strengthen Building Codes
Legislation Would Provide Incentives for Stronger Mitigation Efforts

November 5, 2009
SAFEGUARDING AMERICA'S COMMUNITIES AND THEIR FLOODPLAINS

November 5, 2009
SmarterSafer Newsletter
SmarterSafer.org is a diverse coalition of groups and organizations dedicated to reforming federal natural catastrophe policies. With Congress recently extending the National Flood Insurance Program through December 18, this first "Smart Bites" email newsletter is a special edition focused on that issue. Later editions will focus on other aspects of environmentally responsible, fiscally sound approaches to natural catastrophe policy and promoting public safety.

October 28, 2009
HUD and DHS Launch DisasterRecoveryWorkingGroup.gov to Solicit Public Comments
Long Term Recovery Working Group to incorporate input in plan to improve long-term recovery following disaster

October 15, 2009
With President Obama in New Orleans Today, SmarterSafer.org Says Updating Federal Natural Disaster Policies Must Be Priority

July 17, 2009
Insurance Trade Groups Support Hazard Mitigation Legislation Introduced by Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson

July 16, 2009
PIA National Supports Mitigation Legislation Introduced by House Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson

July 14, 2009
Florida Nonprofits Speak to Federal Mitigation Legislation

July 10, 2009
Connecting the Dots: Midwest Flooding, Global Warming, Floodplain (Mis)Management, & National Legislation
Increased Flooding Risk Demands Better Choices to Manage Flood-Prone Areas

June 24, 2009
SmarterSafer.org Praises Chairman Thompson’s Efforts to Encourage Americans to Strengthen Their Homes from Catastrophe through Sound Mitigation Policies

May 29, 2009
SmarterSafer Urges Pres. Obama To Update Federal Natural Disaster Policies To Emphasize Mitigation

May 27, 2009
Americans for Smart Catastrophe Policy Launches SmarterSafer.org
Stands for Strong Mitigation Policies Instead of a National Catastrophe Bailout

May 27, 2009
SmarterSafer.org Reacts To Rep. Klein's Federal Backstop Legislation

May 14, 2009
Government-Run Insurance Company Foists Huge Burden on Florida Taxpayers

May 7, 2009
ASNCP Urges Senator Vitter To Stop Blocking FEMA Nominee Craig Fugate From Being Confirmed

April 28, 2009
Americans for Smart Natural Catastrophe Policy Highlights FEMA Nominee Craig Fugate's Opposition to Adding Wind Coverage to the National Flood Insurance Program

April 24, 2009
CEI Responds to Commissioner McCarty’s Overview of the Florida Insurance Market
“Wrong, Misleading or Simply False”

April 22, 2009
Growing Media Chorus Against Federal Bailouts for Beachhouses
USA TODAY Latest Editorial Against Florida Trying to Put American Taxpayers on Hook to Replace State Mismanaged Hurricane Fund

April 22, 2009
Florida Lawmakers Urged Not to Weaken Property Insurance Overhaul
Provisions in House Bill Stronger, More Market-Freeing; Amendment to Senate Bill Questioned

April 9, 2009
CEI Comment on Feds Rejecting Florida Insurance Bailout
Feds Rightly Reject Florida Insurance Fiasco

April 6, 2009
CEI Analyst Hails Passage of Insurance Reform Bills
Changes Represent a Free Market Approach

April 3, 2009
Americans for Smart Natural Catastrophe Policy Praise Florida State Legislature Committee Passage of Responsible Property Insurance and Mitigation Policy

March 13, 2009
Sierra Club, American Rivers and Taxpayers for Common Sense Oppose Taylor Bill Adding Wind Coverage to the National Flood Insurance Program

March 4, 2009
Americans for Smart Natural Catastrophe Policy Opposes Florida Governors Decision to Cut My Florida Safe Home Program
Concerned About Safety of Low-Income Homeowners; Group Urges Governor Crist To Reconsider

September 29, 2008
Americans for Smart Natural Catastrophe Policy Applauds Congress’ Extension of National Flood Program Without Irresponsible Expansion
Commends Lawmakers For Not Including Wind Damage

September 21, 2008
Americans for Smart Natural Catastrophe Policy Urges Congress To Heed Warning in New Economic Study
Americans across the country would pay billions if Congress passes hurricane insurance proposal and another Katrina-like storm strikes, study finds

September 9, 2008
Diverse Coalition Calls on U.S. House-Senate Conference Committee to Pass NFIP Renewal Without Adding Wind Coverage, Reject Billions in New Taxpayer Liability
Urges adoption of Commission to study issue before acting

August 29, 2008
Coalition Calls on Congress to Pass Clean Renewal of NFIP
Looming Hurricane Gustav, the Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the NFIP’s Impending Expiration Reinforce the Urgent Need for Responsible Catastrophic Insurance Policy

August 1, 2008
New Homeowners Insurance and Mitigation Assistance Act Endorsed by Americans for Smart Natural Catastrophe Policy
Tax Credits for Damage Prevention Will Keep Residents and Businesses Safe While Helping to Protect the Environment

July 1, 2008
Americans for Smart Natural Catastrophe Policy Applauds House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Thompson’s Introduction of Homeowners Mitigation Legislation

May 12, 2008
Americans for Smart Natural Catastrophe Policy Applaud U.S. Senate’s Sound Rejection of Wind Damage Provision to National Flood Insurance Program
Diverse Coalition of Environmental, Consumer, Taxpayer, and Insurance Organizations Advocate for Balanced, Sound Natural Catastrophe Policy, and Mitigation Incentives

April 30, 2008
Environmental, Consumer, Taxpayer and Insurance Advocates Join Forces To Support Sensible Natural Catastrophe Policies
Americans for Smart Natural Catastrophe Policy Will Oppose Proposals To Expand the National Flood Insurance Program To Include Wind Damage or To Create New Federal Natural Catastrophe Loan, Insurance or Reinsurance Programs

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