L 0273 Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP   

This course is designed to provide an organized training opportunity for local officials responsible for administering their local floodplain management ordinance. It will focus on the NFIP and concepts of floodplain management, maps and studies, ordinance administration, and the relationship between floodplain management and flood insurance. Designed to provide new floodplain administrators with the information and communication techniques to explain the impact of floodplain management decisions on insurance, public safety, and health. The course includes an overview of the natural conditions that form floodplains, the history of floodplain management, and the creation of the NFIP. Prefacing the use of FISs and maps to determine the flood hazard risk is an explanation of the forces of water and types of floods. The course provides an overview of NFIP minimum floodplain management regulations based on the types of flood hazards identified, Substantial Improvement (SI)/Substantial Dama

Prerequisites: None, however, it is recommended that you complete IS-273 How to read a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) IS-274 How to Use a Flood Insurance Study (FIS)

Target Audience: Local officials responsible for administering local floodplain management ordinances, including but not limited to floodplain management administrators, building inspectors, code enforcement/zoning officers, conservation agents and commissioners, planners, city/county managers, attorneys, engineers, emergency management and public works officials. Federal/State/regional floodplain managers also are encouraged to attend. The course is designed for those officials with less than 3 years of floodplain management experience.

Seats Remaining: 53

Begin Date: 6/23/2026

End Date: 6/26/2026

Time: 8:00 AM--5:00 PM

Location:
Public Safety Center 8800 Hickman Rd
Clive
Iowa - 50325



Additional Information:

1) Attendees are encouraged to download and review FEMA Publication 480 "Floodplain Management Requirements: A Study- Guide and Desk Reference for Local Officials" prior to the course. Link: https://asfpm-library.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/General/FEMA_480_Complete_2005.pdf 2) Plenty of free parking, use main entrance, watch for signage 3) Participants may bring snacks and beverages 4) Travel and meals will be on your own each day, adequate time will be provided Registration is required, follow the link below