Flood Plain Management Training Series

Floodplain Management Training Series

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Overview

Flood Insurance Rate Maps, Elevation Certificates, and Letters of Map Change
Thursday, October 19, 2023

Place: Virtual Webinar on GoToWebinar hosted by NYSFSMA

Time: 1:00 - 3:15 PM

Presenter: Brad Wenskoski, CFM, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Certified Floodplain Manager, ASFPM: 2 credits
Code Credit, New York State Department of State: 2 hours
Professional Engineer, Practicing Institute of Engineering: 2 hours (Uncertain at this time)

Registration fees:
NYSFSMA Members:$25.
Free for NYSFSMA members who are New York State Code officials with a student training ID.
All Non-Members of NYSFSMA:$75

An introduction to the FEMA mapping resources developed to support the implementation of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Topics include how to use the various types of Flood Insurance Rate Maps, such as the older paper maps, more recent digital maps, and the National Flood Hazard Layer, as well as provide an overview of resources available to access these maps. The course will emphasize the local Floodplain Administrator’s role in and responsibilities for permitting NFIP compliant development by utilizing the Flood Insurance Rate Maps, making floodplain determinations, and reviewing elevation certificates. This course also goes into depth about the Letter of Map Chance (LOMC) process that is used to revise the FIRM.

An Introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Place: Virtual Webinar on Zoom hosted by Southern Tier West

Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Presenter: Brienna Wirley, CFM, WNY Floodplain Management Coordinator

Code Credit, New York State Department of State: 2 hours

In this Introductory course, attendees will learn about the importance and goals of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). NFIP definitions, Flood Insurance Studies and Flood Maps are discussed in addition to NYS Building code requirements that apply to the program. This course will include an overview of federal, state, and local responsibilities in implementing the program and provide guidance for local administrators. (1 hour class, 1/2 hour Q&A)