2007 EMI Gram: 712 - E279 RETROFITTING FLOODPRONE RESIDENTAL BUILDINGS

Release Date: 5/24/2007

Dates:  September 24-27, 2007

Course Information:  As Americans recover from the latest series of major flood disasters, design professionals and government officials are increasingly called upon to provide technical assistance to reduce or eliminate future flood damage.  This recently updated 4-day course provides participants the opportunity to learn current engineering principles and practices for retrofitting flood-prone residential buildings.

Subjects covered include the concepts of flood-proofing, regulatory framework, controlling parameters, design practices, and benefit, cost, and technical feasibility analysis.  Participants will complete a design exercise on a real-life case study.  The course also includes a written communication.

Course Length:  Course starts Monday at 8:30 a.m. and ends Thursday at 5:00 p.m.  Buses depart from the NETC campus Friday at 9:30 a.m.

Audience:  This course is intended for engineers, architects, and building code officials.  Floodplain management, hazard mitigation, planning, zoning and public works officials with engineering, architectural, or building science knowledge may also apply.

Location:  The National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Continuing Education Units (CEU’s):  The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) awards 2.9 CEU’s for successful completion of this course.

To Apply:  Please submit a FEMA Form 75-5, General Admission Application with student signature and supervisor or sponsoring office signature through the State emergency management training office. FEMA regional employees should submit their applications to the Regional Training Manager. Completed applications must be received by the NETC Admissions Office not later than 6 weeks prior to the class start date.

For further information on enrollment, please contact the NETC Admissions Office, (301) 447-1035, or fax your request to (301) 447-1658.  For additional information on the course, please refer to the course web site at: http://training.fema.gov/EMICourses or contact the course manager, Joe Bills at (301) 447-1356 or by email at joseph.bills@dhs.gov.