This is the fifth topic of 2024 in the Back2Basics Series. Each topic is covered twice, choose from either offering. This is the first offering. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) participating communities must adopt and enforce minimum floodplain management standards, related to floodplain development in identified Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA). However, building to the minimum standards of the NFIP may not be enough to prevent flooding in your community. Over time these minimum standards can result in increased risks for most communities. This is why FEMA and the NFIP advocate for communities to adopt higher stricter development standards. Now is the time to ensure that your regulations will not cause new and existing development to flood. Hear and see examples of standards above the minimum. This topic is a must see for rapidly developing communities on the urban frontier.
 
One hour of continuing education credit (CEC) is approved for this training through the Association of State Floodplain Managers for Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs®).
 
The training is designed to be accessible to individuals with diverse needs. Relay Conference Captioning will be provided and streamed to users’ internet-connected computers. For additional accommodations, please email your requests to aurora.stegall@fema.dhs.gov or shari.anglin@fema.dhs.gov at least 5 business days before the event. Last-minute requests will be considered but may not be possible.