Floodplain Management & Flood Mitigation Training
Hosted in conjunction with the Iowa DNR, HSEMD, USACE and FEMA, the free training will include: Floodplain 101 - Basics and resources: What to Know and What to Do; How to develop projects to reduce and mitigate flooding; Different types of flood mitigation, including nature-based solutions and acquisition of flooded properties; Potential funding for mitigation options. The training is organized with an informal structure that encourages questions, problem-solving, and answers.
Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: floodplain managers, city and county administrators, elected officials, emergency managers, public works
Seats Remaining: 40
Begin Date: 5/19/2026
End Date: 5/19/2026
Time: 8:30 AM--3:45 PM
Location:
Polk County Emergency Management
1907 Carpenter Ave
Des Moines
Iowa - 50314
Additional Information:
1) This facility takes a whole block, with Polk County Public Health on the front (south side of bldg)—directly to the north of the Polk County Human Services (DHS) Building.
2) Park in the two east most rows or the southern most row.
Parking link: https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/about-us/location-facilities/
3) Lunch will be on your own, adequate time will be provided.