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Floodplain Management
Floodplain Administrator Training
Below is a list of available training opportunities provided by various sources—some at no cost. Click the course title for more information.
| Date | Time | Event | Location | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2020 | 4 days | FEMA: E0273 Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP | NETC campus | Course Details |
| July 27, 2020 | 4 days | FEMA: E0278 NFIP/Community Rating System | NETC campus | Course Details |
| July 6, 2020 | 4 days | FEMA: E0284 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts III | NETC campus | Course Details | July 27, 2020 | 4 days | FEMA: E0172 Hazus-MH for Flood | NETC campus | Course Details |
FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI) courses at the NETC campus:
These training opportunities are provided by the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) located in Emmitsburg, MD. The classes are primarily for local floodplain administrators. Click the course title for more information about the EMI training program or how to apply, or review the complete EMI Course Schedule list. For course descriptions, objectives, and prerequisites, visit the Course Catalog.
These training opportunities are provided by the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) located in Emmitsburg, MD. The classes are primarily for local floodplain administrators. Click the course title for more information about the EMI training program or how to apply, or review the complete EMI Course Schedule list. For course descriptions, objectives, and prerequisites, visit the Course Catalog.

