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

2026 KAMM 22nd Annual Conference

Gaging the Future: Focus on Mitigation Technology

The Bruce Convention Center, Hopkinsville KY

September 21-24, 2026

Technology is the application of scientific knowledge, tools, techniques, and processes to solve problems, achieve practical goals, and manipulate the human environment. It encompasses both tangible items (machinery, computers) and intangible methods (software, systems) used to improve lives and enhance capabilities.

KAMM’s 22nd annual conference highlights mitigation-relevant research, data collection and implementation, and use of both tangible and intangible technology across the various agencies, organizations, academic studies, and professional disciplines working to build more hazard-resilient communities.

CFMs earn CECs pre-approved by ASFPM. KY-APA members can receive CM credits.

Judge/Executives, Magistrates, County Commissioners, County Clerks, Jailers, and Sheriffs participating in the HB810 Training Incentive Program for elected officials can also earn 12 training hours pre-approved by DLG.

Conference Information

Conference Registration is Open!

Pre-Conference Day

KAMM Pre-Conference Day sessions are free to KAMM members.
Participants earn CECs from ASFPM.
KAMM conference registrants may participate in
the pre-conference offsite activities.

Workshops
NFIP101: Introduction to Floodplain Management
NFIP201: Focus on Floodplain Management Concepts

Offsite Activities
Casey Jones Distillery Tour
Hopkinsville History & Architecture Walking Tour

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KAMM 22nd Annual Conference

Gaging the Future: Focus on Mitigation Technology examines mitigation tools and hazards research, provides networking opportunities with The KAMM Family, and offers a chance to explore Hopkinsville.

2026 KAMM Conference Keynote Speaker

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.

2026 KAMM Mitigation Award Nominations Open

KAMM members may nominate. Deadline for nominations is August 14, 2026.

KAMM 2026 Mitigation Manager of the Year & Mitigation Project of the Year

Has your community implemented a successful mitigation project?
Is there an exemplary leader who is promoting resiliency through mitigation?
Have you observed partnerships or collaborations that strengthened mitigation in your community?
These efforts deserve recognition, and KAMM wants to share the success stories that might otherwise go unacknowledged.
The award nominee may be a successful strategy, project, program, or individual
who has made a positive impact within a community or an agency working
to promote the benefits of hazard mitigation.

KAMM Mitigation Awards Information & Past Winners

The KAMM Mitigation Manager of the Year

Is a Leader who:

Promotes resiliency through mitigation
Inspires others to get involved Nominate
Positively impacts community
Increases public awareness of mitigation

The KAMM Mitigation Project of the Year

Recognizes a Mitigation Effort which:

Was successfully implemented
Engaged the community Nominate
Positively impacted the community
Promoted mitigation education

KAMM Regions I & III Representative Elections

This year, Region I and Region III elect their Regional Representatives. You must live or work in the region to nominate someone and vote for your rep. Nominations are being accepted now until September 21st.

Region I Rep Nomination Region III Rep Nomination

2026 KAMM Community Mitigation Grant Fund
Application Open

KAMM members may apply.

Deadline for applications is August 14, 2026.

The KAMM Community Mitigation Grant Fund offers local communities an opportunity for financial assistance with a mitigation project. The program allocates funds for projects that promote natural hazard mitigation and management or mitigation awareness in communities. To date, the KAMM Community Mitigation Grant Fund has provided $13,563 to KY communities to help meet their specific mitigation needs.

Community Grant Funding

Proceeds from the Community Mitigation Grant Fund Silent Auction at our annual KAMM conference, sales from the KAMM Store at the conference, Kroger Rewards program receipts, and donations throughout the year fund our annual grant. Available grant funds vary each year.

The 2026 grant fund provides $1,200.

Below is a list of project examples; however, any project that promotes KAMM's mission is acceptable. We encourage creativity and innovation!

What are your community mitigation actions?

Flood Hazard Mitigation:
Upgrade undersized drainage systems
Flood barriers, flood awareness equipment, and flood warning systems
Stormwater Management Mitigation:
Detention or retention basins
Stream or wetland restoration
Green infrastructure practices
Conservation of Natural Features and Resources:
Reforestation projects
Parks or open green space
Educational Awareness:
Field trips/public outreach
Signage to promote natural hazard mitigation and management
Community mitigation library
Local match funding for a larger mitigation grant

See past KAMM Community Mitigation Grant projects.

Submit an Application

Please provide a description of the location, problem, solution, benefits of mitigation and the estimated project costs and schedule. Mitigation projects that support community involvement and engagement will receive priority. The applicant must be from the public section/public domain.

The deadline to submit is August 14, 2026.

We will announce the grant winner at the annual conference.

2026 – 2027 KAMM SPONSORS

Our sponsors provide vital financial support throughout the year that keeps KAMM’s members informed and connected throughout communities across the Commonwealth. We could not carry out the KAMM mission without our sponsors, and we are grateful for their support and the expertise they bring to the KAMM Family.

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