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Local officials must know the basic requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for their communities. However, many do not have time to attend an in-person course that lasts four days or more. Therefore, FEMA?s Floodplain Management Training, Education, and Development Committee has launched a new online NFIP 101 course.
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This training is hosted in partnership with ASFPM and will help new and experienced floodplain administrators, emergency managers, elected officials, and others learn more about the NFIP and its requirements. New floodplain administrators will also learn how floodplain management decisions affect insurance, health, and public safety.
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NFIP 101: Introduction to Floodplain Management?is free and does not require ASFPM membership. The course is divided into nine units:
- Course Introduction
- Introduction to Floodplain Management
- Risk Determination ? Maps and Studies
- Floodplain Management Regulations Overview
- Substantial Improvement, Substantial Damage
- Oversight and Compliance
- Floodplain Management Pre- and Post-Event
- Flood Insurance
- Course Summary
The self-paced course does not have a time limit, so you can finish the course over days, weeks, or months. If needed,?CECs are available for full course completion.?Access FEMA's new NFIP 101 training?here.
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Mark your calendar: The Nebraska Department of Natural Resources will offer virtual "Basic Floodplain Administration" classes in December and June, and in-person "Nebraska Floodplain Management Workshops" in October and March. Both will include information relative to Nebraska's floodplains and higher standards. More information can be found here.?
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