E284 - Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts III

This advanced floodplain management course is a dynamic and interactive instruction that covers the following five topics in detail:

1. Floodway Standards (1 day).
2. Disconnects between NFIP Regulations and Insurance (1 day).
3. Common Noncompliance Issues (½ day)
4. Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) (½ day).
5. Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage (1 day).

Each topic is designed to be discussed and reviewed in greater detail than the basic course. Developed and real-life scenarios will be examined and exercises will be conducted in each section to make sure participants not only understand the rules and regulations but also why they are in place and how to apply them in the particular topic areas. This course is exercise rich and participants can expect to be engaged throughout the course.

Selection Criteria:

Certified Floodplain Managers (CFM) or community officials with 2 years of full-time floodplain management experience. Government officials will take precedence.

Prerequisites:

Recommended: Participants should have completed E273, Managing Floodplain Development Through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Course Length: 4 days

CECs: 12 (core)