Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

NEMI-0175

Organization's ID:

E0284

Organization:

National Emergency Training Center (EMI)

Location:

Classroom-based

Length:

4 days (32 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	2	risk management

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to delve into greater details in a dynamic and interactive setting that covers the following five topics: floodway standards; disconnects between national flood Insurance program regulations and insurance; common non-compliance Issues; digital flood insurance rate maps (DFIRMs); substantial improvement and substantial damage.

Learning Outcomes:

explain floodway concept and purpose
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 (LFE/BFE)
identify compliance and rating elements for enclosures, A-Zones without BFEs, and flood proofing
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
demonstrate how Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) and backup data can be used
describe map change processes, impact, and cost consequences
explain Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage (SI/SD) regulations, roles, and responsibilities under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
describe how to administer SI/SD in participating communities
identify resources for SI/SD and mitigation assistance.