Announcements

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

BRIC is back! FEMA has reinstated the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, announcing $1 billion in federal funding for the 2024/2025 cycle following legal action. Applications are open now through July 23, 2026, for projects focused on natural hazard mitigation, climate resilience, and infrastructure upgrades.

FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT TRAINING:

Scheduled training opportunities by CAFM and by other agencies are listed below. Please follow the links and contact these entities directly to attend.

For CRS and STARR webinars, click the link and then the “Upcoming” tab to navigate the list on the WebEx page. These webinars are typically worth 1.0 to 1.5 CECs for CFMs.

May

Tuesday, May 5 at 11:00 am, CFM Exam Study Webinar: A Guide to Becoming a CFM Join ASFPM on May 5th for their quarterly CFM exam prep program to gain the knowledge and insights you need to take the exam with confidence. During the two-hour virtual workshop, you’ll get advice on how to prepare for the exam, learn about the types of questions you can expect to see, and receive tips on maintaining your certification.

Key Discussion Points:

Understand the floodplain manager job responsibilities body of knowledge and the subject matter of the exam.
Compare your working knowledge against the exam content and determine which categories you need to prioritize for focused study.
Examine the various study and learning options (training, technical references, etc.) and identify which materials/methods will suit your needs
Evaluate the exam delivery options and select the one most appropriate for your preferred examination experience.
Create a study plan with a list of milestones to take the exam

Register

Wednesday, May 6 at 2:00 pm, Insurable by Design: Flood Multi-Hazard Risk, and the Future of Resilient Buildings Floodproofing.com is putting on a 1-hour course, to cover the critical relationship between floodplain design, multi-hazard mitigation, and building insurability. Participants will explore key concepts including FEMA/NFIP requirements, ASCE 24 updates, Flood Elevations, along with compliant wet and dry floodproofing strategies.

Key Discussion Points:

Define key floodplain design concepts, including Base Flood Elevation (BFE), Design Flood Elevation (DFE), flood zones, and applicable FEMA, NFIP, and ASCE 24 requirements.
Compare wet and dry floodproofing strategies, including engineered openings and active versus passive systems, and their impact on building performance and code compliance.
Evaluate how multi-hazard risks, including flood, wind, wildfire, and severe weather, affect building design decisions, material selection, and long-term insurability.
Apply integrated mitigation strategies such as elevation, floodproofing systems, and defensible space planning to improve life safety, reduce damage, and enhance building resilience.

Earn Credits: 1 AIA-HSW, 1 CFM-CEC, 0.1 ICC-CEU

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Wednesday, May 13 at 3:00 pm, Floodplain Design, Construction, and Impacts on Flood Insurance Floodproofing.com is putting on a 1-hour course, to cover FEMA, NFIP, ASCE, ICC, and Building Code Standards that pertain to flood hazard areas. The goal is to review the potential risk associated with building in the floodplain and the mitigation steps you can take to protect structures and maintain business continuity

Key Discussion Points:

Describe floods, floodplains, and the potential hazards to buildings.
Explain the differences between wet floodproofing and dry floodproofing techniques and acceptable applications.
Identify regulations, codes, and standards as they relate to sustaining foundations in flood hazard areas.
Analyze the role of building compliance in securing lower flood insurance rates and what mitigation solutions are

Earn Credits: 1 AIA-HSW, 1 CFM-CEC, 0.1 ICC-CEU

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Wednesday, May 20 at 3:00 pm, Understanding Foundation Flood Vents and FEMA’s Technical Bulletin 1 Floodproofing.com is putting on a 1-hour course, to cover FEMA, NFIP, ASCE, ICC, and Building Code Standards that pertain to flood hazard areas. The goal is to review the potential risk associated with building in the floodplain and the mitigation steps you can take to protect structures and maintain business continuity

Key Discussion Points:

Describe floods, floodplains, and the potential hazards to buildings.
Explain the differences between wet floodproofing and dry floodproofing techniques and acceptable applications.
Identify regulations, codes, and standards as they relate to sustaining foundations in flood hazard areas.
Analyze the role of building compliance in securing lowering flood insurance rates and what mitigation solutions are available.

Earn Credits: 1 AIA-HSW, 1 CFM-CEC, 0.1 ICC-CEU

Register

Thursday, May 28 at 1:00 pm, CAFM/USGS Webinar: Capturing Perishable Data and Recommended Analyses Following a Flood
CAFM is hosting Greg Stewart of USGS for a one-hour webinar once again! More details on our events page.

Earn Credits: 1 CFM-CEC

May 31 to June 4 ASFPM’s 50th Annual Conference – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Conference Highlights:

200+ concurrent sessions led by experts from across the field
Field tours and hands-on workshops that bring real-world solutions to life
Robust networking opportunities with professionals, policymakers, and partners
Inspiring plenary sessions reflecting on the past and envisioning the future

Register

Additional courses available through FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute in Emmittsburg, MD.

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