Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0174
Organization's ID:
EL0282
Organization:
National Emergency Training Center (EMI)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
4 Days
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 emergency management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide community floodplain managers training in four floodplain management modules: 1) Higher standards in floodplain management, 2) Manufactures homes and the NFIP, 3) NFIP flood insurance principles, 4) Hydrology and hydraulics concepts.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Advocate for higher standards through outreach
  • Explain how floodplains affect the environment
  • Explain why to plan for future conditions
  • Recommend/implement measures to reduce damages to manufactured homes
  • Describe the relationship between floodplain management and flood insurance
  • Describe the properties of water and the concept of a watershed

General Topics:

  • Critical facilities
  • Detailed BFE in a zones
  • Subdivision requirements
  • Prohibition of fill: coastal and floodway
  • Enclosure limitations
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Permit/site review process
  • Foundations
  • Enforcement
  • NFIP
  • Hydrology
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials