Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0222
Organization's ID:
E0284
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
1 week (32 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Project Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to explore floodplain management aspects in a dynamic and interactive instruction that covers the following five topics in greater details: floodway standards (1 day); disconnects between National Flood Insurance Program Regulations and insurance (1 day); common noncompliance issues (½ day); digital flood insurance rate maps (DFIRMs) (½ day); and 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 activities 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 activity-rich and participants can expect to be engaged throughout the course.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain floodway concept and purpose
  • Identify common floodplain management compliance issues
  • Describe effective messages, administration, and enforcement measures to gain compliance
  • Identify resources that the local floodplain manager (FPM) can use to resolve noncompliance issues
  • Describe floodplain mapping purpose, process, and coordination
  • Describe map change processes, impact, and cost consequences
  • Explain substantial improvement and substantial damage (SI/SD) regulations, roles, and responsibilities under the NFIP
  • Identify regulatory requirements, including higher standards
  • Describe methodologies to comply with no-rise certification requirements and map change options for floodway modifications
  • Identify basic rating elements, including lowest floor elevation and base flood elevation (IFE/BFE)
  • Identify compliance and rating elements for enclosures, a-zones without BFES, and flood-proofing
  • Demonstrate how DFIRMS and backup data can be used
  • Describe how to administer SI/SD in participating communities
  • Identify resources for SI/SD and mitigation assistance

General Topics:

  • Regulatory floodways
  • Disconnects between national flood insurance program regulations and insurance
  • Common noncompliance issues
  • Digital flood insurance rate maps
  • Substantial improvement/substantial damage
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials