How to Obtain, Interpret, and Change a FEMA Flood Map

Start Date

12/12/2024

End Date

12/12/2024

Description

This three-hour course examines the history and types of flood maps, the reading and interpreting of flood maps and flood insurance studies, the obtaining and use of flood maps, and how to work with letters of map change.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Site Planning
Water / Stormwater Management

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

3.0

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome 1:
Learners will be able to explore the history and types of flood maps, identify flood zones and discuss planning and needs.

Learning Outcome 2:
Learners will be able to read and interpret flood insurance studies to identify high-risk areas and utilize floodway data tables.

Learning Outcome 3:
Learners will be able to obtain and use flood maps to determine if a property is in a flood-hazard area.

Learning Outcome 4:
Learners will be able to discuss Letters of Map Change and when they are warranted, including Letters of Map Amendment and Letters of Map Revision.

Instructors

William Nechamen

Course Codes

W121224H2FLDM

Provider

HalfMoon Education Inc.

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