North Carolina Association of Floodplain Managers

2010 NCAFPM
Fall Floodplain Institute
October 20-22, 2010
Harrah’s Resort and Casino
Cherokee, North Carolina

Our Winter 2010 issue is now available in PDF format. Click here to view or download.

Winter 2010 Issue
Inside this issue:

Annual Conference
Harnessing the Vortex for Large-Scale Flood Prevention
Growing with the Flow: Reversing the History of Urban Hydrology
The 5 Questions a Floodplain Manager Should Be Prepared to Answer
Changes to NCAFPM Bylaws
Plus information about upcoming events and conferences, Regional Reports, CFM Update, Floodplain Management Resources, and more.

If you are interested in submitting an article for the next issue (Fall 2010), or sponsoring our newsletter, please contact Kelly Keesling, Editor, at kgkeesling@carolina.rr.com. The Media Kit (below) also has more information about content of the newsletter for your reference.

Sponsors
Thank you to our 2010 FlashFlood sponsors: AECOM, Baker, ESP, Dewberry, and SmartVent.

Click HERE for the 2010 Media Kit (pdf)
FlashFlood is funded by sponsorships from consultants and vendors. Please see the Media Kit with details about the newsletter, sponsorship options, and deadlines for submittal. If you are interested in sponsoring or would like more information, contact Kelly Keesling.

Training and Workshops

2010 – Summer Floodplain Management Training Workshops
for Community Floodplain Administrators

These workshops are separated into six modules; each location will deliver 3 modules (see below) with in-depth training designed to be discussed and reviewed in greater detail than any basic course. Each location will also train on the basic duties of a floodplain administrator, as well as present an update of the Elevation Certificate, to aid in understanding the rules and regulations of the NFIP and recognize when and how to apply them. Attendance at one of the workshops by at least one representative from each community is advised.

WILLIAMSTON: JULY 13-14
Coastal Update & Post Disaster Duties, Insurance, and Manufactured Housing & RV’s
NC Telecenter - Large Video Conference Room
415 East Boulevard, Williamston, NC 27893 (Driving directions)
252-792-2044

PINEHURST: JULY 20-21
Higher Standards, Compliance with Floodways & NEAs, and Insurance
Pinehurst Village Hall - Assembly Hall
395 Magnolia Lane, Pinehurst, NC 28374 (Driving directions)
(336) 996-4885

HUDSON: AUGUST 3-4
Hydrology & Hydraulics, Compliance with Floodways & NEAs, and Insurance
Caldwell Community College
2855 Hickory Boulevard, Hudson, NC 28638
Driving directions
828-728-2200

The fee is $40 for all workshops and includes snacks and lunch each day. PLEASE BRING THE REGISTRATION FEE WITH YOU TO THE WORKSHOP (cash or check made payable to the NC Association of Floodplain Managers [NCAFPM, Federal ID #56-1802736]).

Click here for the registration brochure.

Please submit your registration reservation to: Milton Carpenter at mcarpenter@ncem.org or Fax: 919-715-0408

Elevation Certificate Training Offered Online for Surveyors
Certifying building elevations on the Elevation Certificate is a lot easier, thanks to a web-based training module developed for land surveyors, engineers, and architects. The Surveyor's Guide to the Elevation Certificate is a tutorial available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) web site hosted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Located at http://training.nfipstat.com/ecsurveyor/ the NFIP web site provides a wide range of information about all aspects of floodplain management and flood insurance.

Online
Resolutions (pdf format)

NC Quick Guide Click here for pdf file
The 2008 Quick Guide was prepared by the Floodplain Management Branch of the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management to help local Floodplain Administrators and property owners understand more about why and how communities in the State of North Carolina manage floodplains to protect people and property. The Floodplain Management Branch would like to acknowledge the assistance of the North Carolina Association of Floodplain Managers in the production and distribution of this guide.

State Floodplain Maps
To view the latest digital state floodplain maps and other statewide mapping information visit the North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program website at www.ncfloodmaps.com