Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0265
Organization's ID:
E0273
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 provide local, state, tribal, territorial, and Federal officials with the knowledge and skills to administer and enforce floodplain management regulations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Use a Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) to determine the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) and the flood zone
  • Describe and facilitate local jurisdictional compliance with the minimum requirements to participate in the NFIP
  • Describe the components of an effective Floodplain Management program to reduce the loss of life and property and identify and remedy violations and deficiencies
  • Prepare for post-event activities including implementing an effective Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage (SI/SD) process
  • Explain basic concepts of flood insurance rating and how Floodplain Management decisions affect the cost of flood insurance

General Topics:

  • NFIP and concepts of floodplain management, flood maps and studies, ordinance administration, and the relationship between floodplain management and flood insurance
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials