Thursday, February 10, 2022, 2-3 pm Central

Join to hear a briefing on NFIP flood insurance rating changes--called Risk Rating 2.0. Then, stay on to ask your Risk Rating 2.0 questions. Feel free to drop after your question is addressed, or stay on to listen to the questions others have. All are welcome, including: state, local, and tribal officials; local floodplain administrators and emergency managers; insurance agents; real estate professionals; and the public. Continuing education credits not available. For more information on flood insurance rating changes including fact sheets and state-specific profiles, click here.

Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 1:30-3:30 pm Central

This two-hour training provided by FEMA Region 6's Regional Flood Insurance Liaison, Gilbert Giron will introduce participants to Risk Rating 2.0 Equity in Action. Learn about why the flood insurance rating change is happening, and what is changing and not changing under the new rating methodology. Two hours of continuing education credit is being pursued for this training through ASFPM for Certified Floodplain Managers.

Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 11 am-noon Central

This is the first topic in the 2022 Back2Basics Series with FEMA's Mike Segner. Each topic is offered twice, choose from either offering. This is the first offering. NFIP participating communities must issue permits for all development in the high risk flood areas. As part of the permit process, local floodplain administrators need to check that all other applicable permits were issued. This class will cover a majority of the common (and uncommon) permits needed for development, including local, state and federal permits, like those needed for endangered species, wetlands, and others. One hour of Continuing education credit is being pursued for this training through ASFPM for Certified Floodplain Managers.

Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Central
Broken Arrow, OK

This full day course will give participants a basic introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program and floodplain management practices and requirements. Sign up today. Space is limited. Courses, dates, and locations are subject to change or cancellation.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022, noon-1 pm Central

This presentation will help attendees navigate FEMA’s MT-1 application process, including tips for successful submittals. After a quick summary of LOMC types, this presentation will cover how to meet FEMA’s requirements and apply for various types of LOMCs including out as shown (OAS) LOMA requests, requests in Zone A areas using Base Level Engineering (BLE) data, and requests using LiDAR data. View the latest BLE data added to our Estimated BFE Viewer (performs best on Firefox or Chrome). One hour of continuing education credit is approved for this training through ASFPM for Certified Floodplain Managers. 

The nationally-run CRS Webinar Series provides both live and on-demand training to communities that are not yet participating in the Community Rating System, local government staff who are new to the CRS, and those with experience in the program. To register, click below and enter "CRS" into the search bar.

Learn more about the risk of flood after fires and how NFIP flood insurance policies can help financially protect structure owners. Residents living in or near burn scars are at an increased risk of flooding for years after a fire is extinguished. View the webinar on demand for more information on marketing strategies and the resources NFIP offers to help educate residents on the risk. Floodplain manager and insurance agent continuing education credits are not offered for watching this recording.