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 Community Rating System (CRS) & Higher Standards
Cities and counties can participate in the Community Rating System (CRS) by implementing floodplain management, mitigation, and outreach activities that exceed the minimum NFIP requirements. They are rewarded for these activities with discounted flood insurance rates and reduced damage to property and public infrastructure. Join this webinar for an introduction to how the program operates, the variety of eligible activities, and what documentation is required. Although we will be focusing on CRS activities and credits, this information can help guide any community that is interested in higher standards and improving their floodplain management program.
We are looking into continuing education credits for attending this webinar.
Date: January 30, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Registration link: GoToWebinar
Future Conditions & Resilience for Texans
Faced with continued population growth and extreme weather conditions, Texas communities should adopt a proactive mindset and consider what strategies could improve their resilience. This informational training will cover a range of mitigation and planning activities, with an emphasis on hazard and risk assessments, nature-based solutions, and data resources. Participants are encouraged to apply the knowledge to floodplain management and action plans that integrate future flood conditions for their own communities.
Participants can receive 1 continuing education credit through the Texas Floodplain Management Association after attending this webinar.
Date: February 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 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 to November 30. To help you manage the aftermath of 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: March 5, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Registration link: GoToWebinar