Announcements
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FEMA released a new version of the BCA Toolkit on May 28, 2025 which restored the former discount rate of 7%, adjusted pre-calculated benefits to match the rate, and eliminated social benefits, the BRV distributional weight multiplier, and future precipitation impacts (from the riverine module).
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.
February
MassDCR Webinar: Substantial Damage Planning – February 25, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
March
Floodproofing.com Webinar: Floodplain Design, Construction, and Impacts on Flood insurance – March 4, 2026 at 3:00 pm
MassDCR Webinar: Understanding FEMA’s Flood Maps – March 18, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
CAFM Webinar: Advancing Hydrologic Risk Assessment Under Climate Change (Future Hydrology) – March 19, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Floodproofing.com Webinar: Understanding Foundation Flood Vents and FEMA’s Technical Bulletin 1 – March 25, 2026 at 3:00 pm
April
Mass DCR Webinar: Understanding FEMA’s Flood Insurance Studies – April 8, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Floodproofing.com Webinar: Floodplain Design, Construction, and Impacts on Flood insurance – April 8, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Floodproofing.com Webinar: Understanding Foundation Flood Vents and FEMA’s Technical Bulletin 1 – April 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Floodproofing.com Webinar: Designing Passive Floodproofing Solutions Using Floodproof Windows and Wall Systems – April 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm
CTDEEP Elevation Certificate Virtual Workshop: How to Complete the FEMA EC Correctly for Everyone – April 23, 2026 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
May
Floodproofing.com Webinar: Floodplain Design, Construction, and Impacts on Flood insurance – May 13, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Floodproofing.com Webinar: Understanding Foundation Flood Vents and FEMA’s Technical Bulletin 1 – May 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm
ASFPM’s 50th Annual Conference – May 31 to June 4, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Additional courses available through FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute in Emmittsburg, MD.
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