Check out these upcoming webinars and info related to floodplain management and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Feel free to forward these to other staff.
Floodplain Management Webinar: How Prepared is Your Community for a Disaster?
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. MT
Learn what actions your community must take as an NFIP participating community and resources that will help you do that, such as a free planning tool to create a Substantial Damage Response Plan, FEMA’s free Substantial Damage Estimator (SDE) tool, and FEMA’s new Public Assistance reimbursement. Hear about why you should create an inventory of structures before an event and download sample materials to help you do post-disaster outreach. One hour of continuing education credit (CEC) is approved through the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) for Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs®).
Back 2 Basics: Identifying Repeatedly Flooded Structures in Your Community, Offering 2
Thursday, May 30, 2024, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. MT
Find out if structures in your community have experienced repeat flooding due to two or more FEMA Individual Assistance requests and after federally declared disasters. Learn how to request and use repeat flood data for effective mitigation efforts. One hour of continuing education credit (CEC) is approved through the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) for Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs®).
National Mitigation Planning Program Webinar Series: From Policy to Action
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. MT
Mitigation and water resource planning can flow together in many ways. Knowing when and where to coordinate is crucial. This webinar will help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of cross-sector planning. Hear about two separate efforts, their benefits within a community and how to streamline work and create cost-effective solutions.
FEMA's nationally-run flood insurance training
Take and Share Flood Insurance Training for Agents
Share these trainings with agents in your community. This webinar is a two-part course on FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. Created for insurance agents with CE varying by state, others are welcome to attend, but CE credit is not available. Attendees must complete both sessions in order to cover all topics required by the Flood Insurance Reform Act (FIRA) of 2004.
5/07: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. MT (Part 1) REGISTER
5/08: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. MT (Part 2) REGISTER
5/08: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. MT (Part 1) REGISTER
5/09: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. MT (Part 2) REGISTER
5/14: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. MT (Part 1) REGISTER
5/15: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. MT (Part 2) REGISTER
5/15: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. MT (Part 1) REGISTER
5/16: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. MT (Part 2) REGISTER
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FEMA No Longer Requires Survivors to Apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan
FEMA made changes to increase equity in the Individual Assistance program by simplifying processes, removing barriers to entry, and increasing eligibility for certain types of assistance. Click here to view a fact sheet about the changes effective for disasters declared on or after March 22, 2024.
A Federal Register notice has been posted about the changes with the opportunity for public comment through July 22, 2024.
Public Comment Period Open for Federal Flood Standard Website and Support Tool
The public can review a beta version of the Federal Flood Standard Support website and the Federal Flood Standard Support Tool. These digital resources can assist federal agencies and applicants or recipients of federal financial assistance in the implementation of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard. Public comments can help enhance the functionality of these resources in future versions, offer insights on potential training or technical assistance needs associated with the tool and provide suggestions for clarifying communication for flood mapping data development methodology.
A Federal Register notice has been posted with the opportunity for public comment through May 28, 2024.
Did you know you can access past FEMA Region 6 Floodplain Monthly trainings at one site? Click here to explore past topics. Bookmark the link, make sure to scroll to the bottom and click next to view more listings, and check back for new additions. Continuing education credits are not available for viewing past recordings.
Region 6
Denton, TX
Floodplain Management & Insurance Branch