T h e T o r r e n t
A newsletter of the
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
exploring floodplain management issues
Volume 30, No. 2
Autumn 2023
In This Issue
  • FFRMS Public Comment Open
  • First Street Insurance Report
  • New EC Functionality
  • BRIC/FMA Application Period Open
  • TMAC Interim 2023 Report
  • State Chapters of ASFPM
  • Climate Corps Municipal Help
  • Training Opportunities
FFRMS Public Comment Period Open
On October 2, 2023, FEMA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register for revisions to its floodplain management regulations at Title 44 Part 9 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. This is a 60-day public comment period, open from October 2, 2023 to December 1, 2023. The revisions propose to fully implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS). The FFRMS increases the resilience of federally funded projects by incorporating anticipated changes in future flood risk into certain projects to ensure that those projects last as long as intended.

The National Environmental Policy Act and Executive Order (EO) 11988 on Floodplain Management mandate that federal agencies evaluate their actions to avoid adverse impacts to floodplains and to avoid supporting development in areas at risk of flooding. The FFRMS updates the requirements of EO 11988, directing agencies to use more rigorous criteria for determining acceptable levels of flood risk for federally funded projects and to incorporate natural features or nature-based solutions into project design that reduce local flood risk and increase resilience against flooding.

Prior to the FFRMS, federal agencies used the standard of the 1% annual chance flood (100-year) for most federally funded projects and the 0.2% annual chance flood (500-year) for critical actions like fire and police stations, hospitals and facilities that store hazardous materials.

Flood risk has increased across much of the United States due to sea level rise, changing precipitation patterns, and development. As a result, the FFRMS directs federal agencies to consider the effects of future flooding for federally funded actions to further reduce risk of flooding. Applying the FFRMS will allow FEMA to consider best available and actionable climate science in making projects and communities more resilient to increases in flood conditions.

The FFRMS applies only to federally funded actions involving new construction, substantial improvement or repairs to substantial damage. FFRMS also applies to hazard mitigation projects involving structure elevation, dry floodproofing and mitigation reconstruction.

Since August 2021, FEMA has partially implemented the FFRMS. Partial implementation relies on existing regulations to reduce flood risk, increasing minimum flood elevation requirements for structures in areas already subject to flood risk minimization requirements, but not horizontally expanding those areas.

Timeline of Presidential Actions around the FFRMS:

  • The Federal government first proposed the FFRMS nearly a decade ago.
  • On January 30, 2015, President Obama issued EO 13690, which created the FFRMS. Many Federal agencies, including FEMA, took steps to implement these actions. 
  • On September 20, 2016, FEMA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to revise its regulations in order to implement the FFRMS.
  • On August 15, 2017, President Trump issued EO 13807, which revoked EO 13690. Accordingly, the notice of proposed rulemaking was withdrawn.
  • On May 20, 2021, President Biden issued EO 14030, which reinstated EO 13690. As a result, FEMA re-initiated its efforts to implement EO 13690 and the FFRMS.

The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) has provided some guidance on FFRMS for floodplain managers.
First Street National Risk Assessment
In September 2023, the First Street Foundation released its 9th National Risk Assessment, “The Insurance Issue". This peer-reviewed and comprehensive study shows that 39 million properties are at high risk of flooding, wildfires, and hurricane winds, which have yet to be reflected in the insurance premiums homeowners pay. Watch this one hour webinar discussing the assessment and review this presentation (27 slides) which summarizes the findings.
 
There is a growing issue concerning the cost, affordability, and general insurability of many locations across the country due to the increasing risk of exposure to climate hazards. As discussed in the assessment report, First Street Foundation’s recent launch of Version 2 of its Wildfire Model (FSF-WFM) finds that, nationally, risk estimated from the FSF-WFM is associated with over 17,000 structures destroyed on average each year in the current climate, doubling to nearly 34,000 structures projected to be destroyed annually in 30 years due to climate change alone. Additionally, risk from the FSF-WFM is associated with around $14 billion in annual estimated economic damages in 2023, growing to nearly $24 billion in annualized loss in 2053. This is similar to the 23.9 million properties that the First Street Foundation Wind Model (FSF-WM) has identified to be at risk from damaging winds and the 12 million properties at significant risk of flooding, yet are outside of the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). All of these growing risks are presenting insurability issues nationwide.  
Updated Functionality for New Elevation Certificate
On July 7, 2023, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved revisions to the Elevation Certificate, FEMA Form FF-206-FY-22- 152 (formerly 086-0-33), and the Dry Floodproofing Certificate for Non-Residential Structures, FEMA Form FF-206-FY-22-153 (formerly 086-0-34). The new expiration date of both forms is June 30, 2026 and should be used moving forward. 

In September 2023, FEMA made updates to the functionality of the revised Elevation Certificate and Dry Floodproofing Certificate and posted new versions of the forms on the FEMA website at the National Flood Insurance Program Underwriting Forms webpage.

Updates to these forms include the following:
• Elevation fields now accept alphanumeric entries rather than just numeric entries.
• Automatic rounding of numeric entries was removed.
• Digital signatures lock only the section of the form being certified.
• The Elevation Certificate Form and its Instructions are paginated separately to allow submission of the form without also having to transmit the Instructions. The Form Instructions are accessible via a button at the top left of each form page; the first page of the Instructions has a button to allow navigation back to the form.
• Elevation Certificate Section A, Item A.6, specifies color photographs.
• Elevation Certificate Section H, Item H1.a, removed the word “subgrade” and reference to Building Diagram 9.
• Floodproofing Certificate now shows 2-letter abbreviation selections for States and Territories.
• Floodproofing Certificate added missing Zone D to Zone B, C, or X flood zone references.

Below are links to training webinars on these new forms:

If you have trouble downloading the Elevation Certificate, please follow the tip provided by the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). If you get a "Please Wait" error when trying to download the new Elevation Certificate form it is due to an incompatibility issue with the alternative PDF viewer used by certain browsers. To get around this, right click on the Download File link and select the "save link as". Save it to your PC. Once it is saved on your PC, you should be able to open the saved file and both the Form and Instructions will open.

Please note, the new EC may be referred to as the 2022 form as noted on the cover of the form as the "2022 Edition", or the 2023 form since it was released in July 2023, or the 2026 form as the expiration data is June 30, 2026.
2023 BRIC/FMA Application Period Open
The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (CTDESPP), Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) has announced the opening of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program application period. These grant programs funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) enable municipalities, private-nonprofit partners, and state government entities to apply for eligible projects through the DEMHS Hazard Mitigation Unit. 
 
Program Guidance
Program information and the FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for both programs with helpful links can be found below.
 
BRIC
 
FMA
 
FEMA GO
 

Federal Program Priorities
BRIC
  • Activities that incentivize natural hazard risk reduction activities that mitigate risk to public infrastructure.
  • Activities that prioritize benefits to disadvantaged communities
  • Activities that incorporate nature-based solutions
  • Activities that enhance climate resilience and adaptation
  • Activities that facilitate the adoption and enforcement of the latest published editions of building codes
 FMA
  • Capability and Capacity Building (C&CB) Activities: $60 million to develop future Localized Flood Risk Reduction Projects and/or Individual Flood Mitigation Projects. Activities include: Mitigation Plans, Technical Assistance, Project Scoping, Partnership Development to Conduct Eligible Mitigation Activities, Enhancing Local Floodplain Management, Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL)/Repetitive Loss (RL) Strategy Development, and other eligible C&CB activities under 42 U.S.C. 4104c(c)(3)(G).
  • Localized Flood Risk Reduction Projects: $520 million to address community flood risk with a $50 million activity cap per Localized Flood Risk Reduction Project sub application.
  • Individual Flood Mitigation Projects: $220 million to mitigate the risk of flooding to individual NFIP-insured structures.
 
Period of Performance
Sub-applications must be received by the State of Connecticut via the FEMA Go system no later than 3:00 pm on January 9, 2024. Paper or email applications cannot be accepted. All Sub-applicants applying for FMA or BRIC project funding must have a FEMA-approved local hazard mitigation plan in place to be eligible to apply. This requirement does not apply to applications to update a local natural hazard mitigation plan.
 
To Apply
Please use the FEMA GO system, which is now the management system for FEMA mitigation grants. Please submit applications and manage your FMA or BRIC at the FEMA GO Portal. 
 
Funding applications are reviewed on a nationally competitive basis. There are limited funds available for these programs. Applications whose main focus is in line with the highest Federal priorities have the best chance of being selected for further review.
 
Please contact DEMHS Hazard Mitigation staff at demhs.hmgp@ct.gov with any questions. 
TMAC Interim Report
The Technical Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) is a federal advisory committee established to review and make recommendations to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on matters related to the national flood mapping program. The TMAC also produces an annual report on the impacts of climate sciences and future conditions and how they may be incorporated into the mapping program. The TMAC is comprised of representatives from federal, state, local and private sector organizations. In April 2023, FEMA requested TMAC to:

• Recommend if/how FEMA should modify the definition of the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) or modify how the SFHA is currently calculated (without redefining it). Currently the SFHA is defined as the land in the floodplain within a community subject to a 1-percent or greater chance of flooding in a given year (100-year flood).

• Recommend how FEMA might consider changing procedures for modifying the SFHA through letters of map change and map updates when land is filled or graded to be at or above estimated 1-percent-annual-chance exceedance flood levels, or Base Flood Elevations (BFEs).

In October 2023, the TMAC issued its Interim 2023 Annual Report. TMAC made four recommendations related to the definition of the SFHA, including adding future climate and land use conditions into the definition, and overall expanding the floodplain. This expansion of the SFHA would require more property owners to purchase flood insurance. TMAC made two recommendations on map changes based on fill, both proposing to clarify current federal regulations on this practice. The "Fill and Build" practice is seen as dangerous by many, creating basements that flood and a false sense of security for homeowners.
Local State Chapters of ASFPM
The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) was founded in 1977 by professionals in state government to provide national representation for state and local professionals with regard to policies and actions occurring in areas of flood hazard management. ASFPM facilitates cooperation and exchange of information among state, local, federal and private sector officials on innovative ideas and trends in floodplain management. The organization also provides a forum for the education of those involved in floodplain management. Local state chapters support the mission, goals and efforts of the national organization. Check out the local state chapters in ASFPM District 1 listed below for resources, training events and conferences.

Climate Corps Municipal Assistance
The University of Connecticut’s Climate Corps is a program on climate adaptation in which undergraduate students, mainly juniors and seniors, take a fall semester course on climate impacts and adaptation focused on the municipal level. Then in the spring semester students conduct an independent study project related to climate adaptation, working directly with community partners.

These students, generally environmental science/studies majors, have completed all types of projects, such as developing outreach materials on climate change, siting riparian buffers, and conducting community vulnerability assessments. Here is a link to the projects that have been completed by students: https://climate.uconn.edu/climate-corps/projects/

Climate Corps is now compiling a list of climate adaptation related projects for the Spring 2024 semester. The students are expected to work approximately 9 hours per week on their independent study project. Community partners are expected to meet virtually in the beginning of the spring semester (mid-January 2024) with students to explain the project, answer emails from students in a timely manner, and participate in the project until the end of the semester (early May 2024) where the students will present their findings. Climate Corps is seeking projects that students can research and complete from campus as not all students have the ability to travel but a visit to the partner site is expected at least once during the semester.
 
If your municipality has a potential project where a student could be of assistance, please email a short project description (few sentences) of the project an what you would like to have accomplished to Juliana Barrett at Juliana.barrett@uconn.edu and/or Renata Bertotti at renata.bertotti@uconn.edu.
Training Opportunities
NFIP & Community Rating System (CRS) WEBINARS
NFIP-related training webinars are available through STARR, a FEMA contractor. Below is a list of upcoming webinars. To register, go to the NFIP training website and click on the "Upcoming" tab. When asked during registration what FEMA Region you are in, please reply "1". All webinars are one hour in length and begin at 1:00pm EST unless otherwise noted below. These webinars are free.
 
  • November 28, 2023 - CRS: Elevation Certificates (1:00-2:30pm)
  • November 29, 2023 - CRS: Elevation Certificates (1:00-2:30pm)
  • November 30, 2023 - CRS: Elevation Certificates (1:00-2:30pm)
  • November 30, 2023 - Substantial Damage and DRRA 1206
  • January 16, 2024 - CRS: Annual CRS Requirements (1:00-2:30pm)
  • January 17, 2024 - CRS: CRS and Higher Regulatory Standards
  • February 20, 2024 - CRS: Introduction to CRS


FEMA NATIONAL MITIGATION PLANNING PROGRAM WEBINAR SERIES: FROM POLICY TO ACTION



FLOOD INSURANCE & RISK RATING 2.0 VIDEOS
Watch this 2 hour video of a training session recorded on June 8, 2021 for insurance agents to learn more about Risk Rating 2.0. This 1:15 minute video will discuss how Risk Rating 2.0 defines a property's unique flood risk. This 25 minute video of a 2022 Hurricane Season webinar for insurance agents is also available.

Risk Rating 2.0 - Equity in Action videos


EPA SOAK UP THE RAIN WEBINARS & WATERSHED ACADEMY
Soak Up the Rain is a U.S. EPA stormwater public outreach and education program to raise awareness about the costly impacts of polluted stormwater runoff and encourage compliance with stormwater rules and requirements through nature-based solutions such as green infrastructure and low impact development. To view watch recordings of past webinars, visit their webinar archive. The U.S. EPA Watershed Academy offers training and resources on watershed management, including a new Hazard Mitigation Planning and Water Resource Management training module, intended for water quality and hazard mitigation professionals that are interested in integrating water quality issues and/or nature-based solutions into state or local Hazard Mitigation Plans.


NATURAL HAZARDS CENTER
The Natural Hazards Center, posts past webinar recordings on its website.  


NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WETLANDS MANAGERS (NAWM)
'The NAWM posts past webinar recordings on its website. Register here for the upcoming webinars listed below.

  • December 6, 2023, 3:00-4:00pm - Functional Wetland Loss in the American West: How Water Scarcity is Reshaping Wetland Ecosystems (Members' Webinar Series)

  • December 12, 2023, 3:00-4:00pm - 2023 MAWWG-NEBAWWG Webinar Series #2: Wetland Mapping, Modeling and Assessing


EXPLORING CLIMATE SOLUTIONS WEBINAR SERIES
Past webinar recordings are posted on the CTDEEP Climate Change website.


ASSOCIATION OF STATE FLOODPLAIN MANAGERS (ASFPM)
The ASFPM Training and Knowledge Center offers webinars and an online university as a professional development resource for floodplain management professionals. 

  • NFIP 101 Training Course - This on-demand nine unit course covers flood maps and studies, flood regulations, compliance, flood insurance, substantial improvement/substantial damage, and pre/post disaster floodplain management. The combined course duration for all nine units is approximately 14-17 hours to complete. There is a twenty question exam at the end of the course with unlimited retakes. The course can be completed at your own pace.

AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION (APA)
Recordings of previous Planning Information Exchange (PIE) webinars can be found here.


CENTER FOR LAND USE EDUCATION & RESEARCH (CLEAR)


RESILIENT NATION PARTNERSHIP NETWORK (RNPN)
FEMA's Resilient Nation Partnership Network (RNPN) brings together a diverse network of stakeholders committed to help communities act and become more resilient toward natural disasters and climate-related events. Below are upcoming events:


VIDEOS

New Elevation Certificate and Dry Floodproofing Certificate webinars


On August 8th, 2022, FEMA Region 1 hosted a two-hour Flood Mapping 101 Skill-Share Virtual Workshop for state and local floodplain management and permitting officials in New England. Topics covered included: history of the flood mapping program, overview of flood insurance rate maps and flood insurance studies, Map Service Center tutorial, how to read flood maps and how different flood zones affect local communities, the flood mapping development process, and Letters of Map Change.

Section 1206 of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) authorizes FEMA to reimburse communities that participate in the NFIP for the resources needed to effectively administer and enforce building codes and floodplain management regulations following a major disaster declaration. This creates new eligible activities through FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) Program to carry out required post-disaster activities. FEMA has developed a 6 minute video on DRRA 1206 to educate floodplain administrators, emergency managers, elected officials, and other stakeholders in the recovery process with the information needed for successful reimbursement of these new eligible activities.

This eight-video training series provides guidance on how to complete each section of a elevation certificate as per requirements of the Community Rating System (CRS) program. The series also covers general issues that are commonly encountered and how to correct an elevation certificate that was filled out incorrectly.  

This 15 minute educational video from Adapt CT highlights flooding scenarios within our state along with the social and economic impacts of flooding, and opportunities for mitigation. The video aims to increase the knowledge base of municipal officials to make informed decisions and effective choices supporting resilience. The general public and other stakeholders will also find the video valuable. 

This 13 minute educational video from Adapt CT highlights the effects of climate change in our state. The video aims to increase the knowledge base of municipal officials to make informed decisions and effective choices supporting resilience. The general public and other stakeholders will also find the video valuable.

This 18 minute educational video from Adapt CT, entitled Drowning in Liability: Reducing climate change impacts through municipal planning and zoning, aims to help viewers recognize the planning and zoning interests related to flooding, describes actions that can reduce liability related to planning and zoning decisions, and identifies key resources for further information. The video illustrates the causes of flooding and what has and can been done to protect Connecticut residents, property, and natural resources from its devastating impacts. The video also discusses “takings” and identifies multiple court cases to enhance understanding.

This 7 minute video from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, "Rising Waters" series, discusses high tide flooding, also known as sunny day or nuisance flooding, that is occurring as a result of sea level rise.  Sea level rise is often spoken of in future terms, including projections for impacts we're likely to see by the end of the century. But in many communities in the U.S., sea level rise is already a factor in people's lives in the form of high-tide flooding.  The video visits Annapolis, Maryland that has seen a dramatic increase in floods in recent years. Waters sometimes breach flood walls, or more often, back up through storm sewers to flood nearby streets. 

This 5 minute video highlights how the U.S. Naval Submarine Base is an outstanding example of preparedness and shows some of the actions they have taken include elevating equipment and materials, using floodgates and having a plan of action in order to be more flood resistant.

This 5 minute video highlights a local full-service marina and boat repair business which has implemented a variety of actions to protect the environment and be more flood resistant, including a daily walk-through and connecting with local emergency responders. 

This 25 minute video will show how to make your business resilient to natural hazards, reduce property damage, environmental contamination and liability. This video will help businesses that use chemicals in their process, sell chemicals and store hazardous waste onsite, including retail stores and service providers. It offers steps businesses can take to reduce risks and keep your business operating, especially those in flood prone areas.  This video is also available as a training course.


COASTAL STATES ORGANIZATION (CSO)
Past webinar recordings can be found by clicking here. You can also sign up for their newsletter.


ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS COUNCIL (EBC) NEW ENGLAND


CTDEEP AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA PROGRAM TRAINING
This free, online course assists municipal aquifer protection agencies and their staff with meeting the training requirements under the Connecticut Aquifer Protection Act. The course can be completed at your own place, but must be completed within 60 days once started. It is estimated that the course will take approximately 8 hours to complete. There are 13 modules with text, videos, interactive activities, and practice quizzes. The course provides an overview of the regulatory requirements for local implementation, instructs agency members and staff responsible for knowing the law, and assists them in complying with the law. Register here for the training program.


TRAINING FOR MUNICIPAL INLAND WETLAND AGENTS
Visit the CTDEEP inland wetlands agents training webpage to access the comprehensive online training program, continuing education workshops, archived training material, training videos, and newsletter for municipal inland wetland agents. Also visit the National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) webpage for past and upcoming webinars and trainings.


NOAA DIGITAL COAST VIRTUAL LEARNING
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Digital Coast has a suite of recorded webinars, trainings, and educational videos on various coastal zone management topics which are great for virtual learning. Also check out their training calendar for online instructor-led training offerings and webinars.


FLOODPROOFING.COM

  • Flood Design Team Overview - November 28- 3:00-3:30pm

  • Understanding Foundation Vents and FEMA's Technical Bulletin 1 - December 11, 2023 - 3:00-4:00pm

  • Designing Passive Floodproofing Solutions Using Floodproof Windows and Wall Systems - December 12, 2023 - 3:00-4:00pm

  • Floodplain Design, Construction and Impacts on Flood Insurance - December 13, 2023 -3:00-4:00pm

  • Active and Passive Floodproofing for Non-Residential Buildings in Special Flood Hazard Areas - December 14, 2023 - 3:00-4:00pm


CONFERENCES

November 28, 2023: Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) 41st Annual Convention, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT.

December 1, 2023: 2003 CIRCA Summit: A Climate Resilience Roadmap for Connecticut, UCONN School of Law, Hartford, CT.


April 23-25, 2024: ResCon, New Orleans, LA.


May 14-16, 2024: National Adaptation Forum. Saint Paul, MN.

June 2-5, 2024: National Flood Conference, Washington, D.C., save the date, more information to come.

June 17-21, 2024: National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) 2024 Annual State, Tribal, Federal Coordination Meeting, National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, WV.


October 6-10, 2024: Restore America's Estuaries: 2024 Coastal & Estuarine Summit, Washington, D.C.


FEMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (EMI)
The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) is located at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg, Maryland. EMI serves as the national center for emergency management training of federal, state and local government officials. Tuition, housing, and all books and materials are provided at no cost. Participants are responsible for the cost of a meal pass (approximately $150/week).  EMI continues to monitor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 guidance and will provide regular updates to students on masking, testing and vaccination requirements. Below is a select list of floodplain management classes offered into 2024.  A full list of training classes and how to apply for admission can be found at the EMI website.    

E101 Foundations of Emergency Management - December 4-8, 2023, January 22-26, 2024, April 15-19, 2024.
E102 Science of Disaster - December 6-8, 2023, May 15-17, 2024, August 14-16, 2024.
E103 Planning: Emergency Operations - December 11-12, 2023, May 20-21, 2024, August 19-20, 2024.
E202 Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal, Territorial and Local Officials - July 29-August 1, 2024.
E212 Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements - April 14-18, 2024.
E213 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program: Application Review & Evaluation- July 22-23, 2024.
E214 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program: Project Implementation and Programmatic Closeout - July 24-25, 2024.
E273 Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP - February 12-15, March 11-14, April 22-25, September 9-12, 2024.
E278 Community Rating System (CRS) -  February 26-29, 2024.
E312 Fundamentals of Building Science - August 5-8, 2024.
E2461 Advanced Building Sciences Series I: Flood Mitigation - May 13-15, 2024.
   

EMI also offers free Independent Study courses on various aspects of the NFIP aimed at community officials, surveyors, insurance agents, and claims adjusters. These web-based courses are offered at no cost and can be taken at your own pace. Below is a sample of courses available. Independent study courses are also available for other topics in emergency management, hazard mitigation planning, disaster response and dam safety. Check out the full course list for all available independent study courses.  

IS-10.a   Animals in Disasters: Awareness & Preparedness
IS-11.a   Animals in Disasters: Community Planning
IS-21.21  Civil Rights and FEMA Disaster Assistance
IS-30.b   Mitigation eGrants System for the Subgrant Applicant
IS-42    Social Media in Emergency Management
IS-111.a  Livestock in Disasters
IS-158 Hazard Mitigation Flood Insurance in Disaster Operations
IS-162 Hazard Mitigation Floodplain Management in Disaster Operations
IS-212.b  Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA)
IS-230.d  Fundamentals of Emergency Management
IS-251.a  Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) for Alerting Administrators 
IS-271.a  Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk
IS-273   How to Read a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
IS-274   How to Read a Flood Insurance Study (FIS)
IS-276.a  Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) Fundamentals
IS-277.a  Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA): Entry Level
IS-279.a  Introduction to Retrofitting Flood-prone Residential Structures
IS-280   Overview: Engineering Principles & Practices for Retrofitting Flood-prone Residential Structures
IS-284.a  Using the Substantial Damage Estimator 3.0 Tool
IS-285   Substantial Damage Estimator for the Floodplain Administrator
IS-318   Mitigation Planning for Local and Tribal Communities
IS-324.a  Community Hurricane Preparedness
IS-366.a  Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters
IS-386   Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction
IS-393.b  Introduction to Hazard Mitigation
IS-394.a Protecting Your Home or Small Business From Disaster
IS-552   The Public Works Role in Emergency Management 
IS-554   Emergency Planning for Public Works
IS-556   Damage Assessment for Public Works
IS-558   Public Works and Disaster Recovery
IS-559   Local Damage Assessment
IS-632a  Introduction to Debris Operations
IS-633   Debris Management Plan Development
IS-634   Introduction to FEMA's Public Assistance Program
IS-727   Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands
IS-815 ABCs of Temporary Emergency Power
IS-870.a Dam Sector: Crisis Management
IS-871.a Dam Sector: Security Awareness
IS-872.a Dam Sector: Protective Measures
IS-922.a   Applications of GIS for Emergency Management
IS-1100.a Increased Cost of Compliance
IS-1101.b Basic Agent Tutorial
IS-1102  Theory of Elevation Rating
IS-1103.a Elevation Certificate for Surveyors
IS-1104    NFIP Claims Review for Adjusters
IS-1105.a EC Made Easy: Elevation Certificate Overview
IS-1106.a FEMA Mapping Changes
IS-1107    Adjuster Customer Service
IS-1108  Insuring Condominiums
IS-1109.a  Understanding Basement Coverage
IS-1110.a Writing Commercial Exposures
IS-1111  Introduction to Commercial Claims
IS-1112  Introduction to Flood Claims
IS-1113  Coastal Barrier Resources Act
IS-1117   Severe Repetitive Loss for Agents
IS-1119   Letters of Map Amendment (LOMA) & Letters of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F)
IS-1120    Letters of Map Revision (LOMR)
IS-2001   Threat and Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (THIRA)
IS-2901   Introduction to Community Lifelines
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