Floodplain Management Training
Below is the current listing of free online and in person trainings that the TWDB Community Assistance group will be offering. The target audience for these courses are local officials and anyone involved with floodplain management. Please contact flood@twdb.texas.gov for any questions about training opportunities.
Available Courses:
Intro to DRRA 1206
This webinar will provide attendees with an overview of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) Section 1206. Section 1206 of the DRRA authorizes FEMA to provide communities with the resources to administer and enforce building code and floodplain management ordinances following a major disaster declaration through FEMA's Public Assistance Program.
Date: August 21, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Registration Link: GoToWebinar
Permitting in the Floodplain
A major component of the Floodplain Administrator (FPA) job is issuing and verifying permits for development in the special flood hazard area (SFHA). FPAs may have to coordinate with other State and Federal agencies to attain special permits for certain large projects (involving fill, waterways, infrastructure, excavation, etc.) within their community’s SFHA. This webinar will address permitting requirements as part of the National Flood Insurance Program, best practices for record-keeping, and scenarios that would require multi-agency permitting.
Participants can receive 1 continuing education credit through the Texas Floodplain Management Association after attending this webinar.
Date: September 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Registration Link: GoToWebinar
Introduction to Base Level Engineering
Base Level Engineering (BLE) is a mapping and modeling approach that aims to provide credible flood hazard data at various geographic scales. BLE data is meant to complement the current effective Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and can be used as best available information for areas with a lack of flood hazard data. This webinar will inform floodplain administrators, engineers, community members, and other stakeholders about BLE, various BLE products, and the intended use and benefits for floodplain management and regulatory reporting.
Participants can receive 2 continuing education credits through the Texas Floodplain Management Association after attending this webinar.
Date: November 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Registration link: GoToWebinar
Substantial Damage & Substantial Improvement Basics
In Texas, severe thunderstorms are quite common in the spring and the fall and hurricane season runs from June 1-November 30. To help you manage the aftermath of any potential disasters, we offer this webinar on Substantial Damage/Substantial Improvement (SD/SI) Basics. We will discuss SD/SI as part of the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program, how to plan for and carry out SD/SI assessments, and how to utilize FEMA tools and funding to assist with SD/SI determinations.
Participants can receive 1 continuing education credit through the Texas Floodplain Management Association after attending this webinar.
Date: November 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Registration Link: GoToWebinar