The Kentucky Association of Mitigation Managers (KAMM) was formed to promote natural hazard mitigation and floodplain management in Kentucky.

2026 KAMM Conference Keynote Speaker Announced!

KAMM is excited to have Chad Berginnis, CFM, the Executive Director of ASFPM

as our 2026 conference keynote speaker!

Chad Berginnis has served as executive director of ASFPM since July 2012. As executive director, he collaborates frequently with FEMA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and other federal agencies across multiple administrations to advocate for effective policies and programs related to mitigating flood risk, strengthening community resilience, and protecting our water resources.

Berginnis has also testified before U.S. House and Senate Committees and Subcommittees on a number of topics, including FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program, the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, and on disaster Response and recovery issues.

Berginnis served on FEMA's National Advisory Council from 2022-2025 where he provided valuable perspective on how we, as a nation, can best mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover in the face of growing climate threats. NAC advises the FEMA administrator on all aspects of emergency management, including preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation for disasters and national emergencies.

Together Frankfort Town Hall on Flood Mitigation

Several KAMM members participated on the panel of experts at the March 5th Frankfort Town Hall organized by Together Frankfort.

You can watch the FPB Cable 10 recording here.

Kentucky’s Spring Wildfire Hazard Season:
Feb. 15 – April 3

During this time, burning is prohibited between the daylight hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. in or within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland. The Division of Forestry (KDF) responds to more than 1,000 wildfires annually across the state. March and April are typically high wildfire occurrence months. Last year, 517 wildfires occurred during the 10-week Spring Wildfire Hazard Season.

In Kentucky, 99% of all wildfires are caused by human activity. Arson accounts for more than half, with debris fires being the second leading cause. If a fire escapes from the burning of debris, immediately contact the nearest Division of Forestry field office or a local fire department.

Forestry officials say that extra precautions, especially with debris burning or campfires, can go a long way in reducing wildfires, protecting people, property and the forest.

· Be knowledgeable of all outdoor burning restrictions, including air pollution regulations, restrictions imposed by local ordinances, and county burn bans. The Division for Air Quality has many outdoor burning restrictions. Remember to check state waste management regulations before conducting any outdoor burning.

· Incorporate “Firewise” practices around homes and communities in forested areas. Firewise practices range from creating a defensible space around homes by removing leaves, debris and firewood to ensuring access for safety personnel and equipment in rural or isolated areas. More ideas to Firewise your home can be found here.

· Report suspicion of arson to local law enforcement or the nearest Kentucky State Police post or call the Target Arson Hotline at 1-800-27-ARSON.

For more information on ways that you can prevent wildfires and loss of property, along with a map of local KDF field offices, visit https://eec.ky.gov/Natural-Resources/Forestry/Pages/default.aspx

Regional Trainings Completed!