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EmE r g E n c y ma n a g E m E n t In s t I t u t E • 2010-2011 • ca t a l o g of co u r s E s
residential coastal construction (g277)
This 2-day course is designed to train participants
on FEMA’s Coastal Construction Manual. This manual is
the primary, state-of-the-art reference for planning,
designing, and constructing residential structures in
the various coastal environments.
Selection Criteria: The target audience is engineers,
architects, and building code officials. Floodplain
management, hazard mitigation, planning, and
building officials with building science knowledge
also may apply.
benefit-cost analysis: Entry-level
training (g278)
This 2-day course is designed as an introduction
to the fundamental concepts of Benefit-Cost (BC)
analysis. Participants will learn how to obtain BC
data and conduct analyses using the basic versions of
the riverine and Coastal A-zone software modules.
This course will not teach how to conduct level-two
BC analyses.
Selection Criteria: The target audience is Federal and
State hazard mitigation officials. Other personnel
involved in conducting BC analyses also may apply.
Prerequisites:
Required: Participants should have some prior
knowledge of mathematics (basic algebra) and
computers (Windows and spreadsheet programs).
Recommended: Familiarity with basic flood
mitigation terminology is suggested.
retrofitting flood-prone residential
buildings (g279)
This 2-day course is designed to provide engineering
guidance on retrofitting existing one- to fourfamily
residential structures situated in flood-prone
areas. Subjects covered include an introduction
to retrofitting, regulatory framework, controlling
parameters, building assessment, and design
practices. There is also a 1 hour unit on economics
and a final exam.
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Selection Criteria: This course is intended for engineers,
architects, and building code officials. Floodplain
management, hazard mitigation, planning, zoning,
and public works officials with engineering,
architectural, or building science knowledge are also
part of the target audience.
flood Insurance for the local
floodplain manager (g282.1)
This course is designed to familiarize participants
with the flood insurance aspects of the National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The basics of
flood insurance backed by the NFIP, including
NFIP coverage, rating, NFIP policy information,
rate and rule changes, and opportunities for flood
insurance outreach, will be discussed and reviewed.
Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions will
aid participants in learning this information.
Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain
managers with at least 2 years of floodplain
management experience or who have the Certified
Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential.
Hydrology and Hydraulics for the
floodplain manager (g282.2)
This course is designed to familiarize participants
with the hydrology and hydraulics aspects of the
Flood Insurance Studies (FISs) prepared under the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The basics
of both hydrology and hydraulics are discussed and
the fundamentals of the FIS and Flood Insurance
Rate Map are discussed. The flood profiles, regulatory
floodways, special considerations in the mapping
process, and FIS interpretation are also discussed.
Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions will
aid participants in learning this information.
Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain
managers with at least 2 years of floodplain
management experience or who have the Certified
Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential.