Listed below are multi-media training materials for understanding and implementing the National Flood Insurance Program in Maine.
- Overview of the National Flood Insurance Program - NFIP
The NFIP provides the maps and regulatory basis for local floodplain management. It is the primary source of insurance for floodprone properties. Local officials are responsible for administering and enforcing floodplain management regulations.
- FEMA
- Maine Floodplain Management Program
- Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations – Emergency Management and Assistance
- Maine Revised Statutes Annotated – MSRA, Title 30-A Municipalities and Counties, Title 38 Waters and Navigation
- Flooding Happens Everywhere
- Answers to Questions about the NFIP
- Flood Insurance
- Local Government Officials – Floodplain Management Resources
- Floodplain Ordinances and Permit Forms
- Overview of the NFIP Presentation (PDF) or Video (MP4)
- Basics
- FEMA
- Maine Floodplain Management Program
- Floodplain Management Requirements – A Study Guide and Desk Reference for Local Officials
- Maine Companion Handout
- Maine Floodplain Management Handbook
- Association of State Flood Plain Managers – ASFPM. NFIP 101 – Introduction to Floodplain Management free, on-line training
- ASFPM NFIP 101 – Taking the online course for professional credit. 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. The course can be completed at your own pace.
- Emergency Management Institute - EMI
- FEMA Map Service Center
- Maine Flood Hazard Map
- National Flood Hazard Viewer
- Flood Insurance
- FEMA
- Maine
- Flood Information for Lenders & Insurance Agents
- Local Government Officials – Floodplain Management Resources
- FEMA
- Maine
- Floodplain Ordinances and Permit Forms
- Flood Information for Maine Homeowners and Businesses
- FEMA Community Status Book
- New Elevation Certificate and Dry Floodproofing Certificate webinars
- Elevation Certificate webinar (57 minutes)
- Floodproofing webinar (35 minutes)
- Elevation Certificate Training Series - 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.
- Flood Hazard Mapping
- FEMA Map Service Center
- Maine Flood Hazard Map
- National Flood Hazard Viewer
- How to Print a FIRMette and Download a FIRM Panel
- Flood Hazard Mapping Updates
- FEMA Mapping 101 Workshop (See link at the bottom of the page for Mapping 101 Presentation)
- FEMA Mapping 102 Workshop on Letters of Map Amendment and Revision
- Mapping 102 Presentation slides
- FIRMette Instructions
- Navigating the Map Service Center
- How to get GIS data from the MSC
- Maine Flood Mapper Instructions
- Flood Risk Disclosure Training Presentation (PDF) or Video (MP4)
- Substantial Damage/Substantial Improvement
- Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage Desk Reference
- Substantial Damage Quick Guide
- Substantial Damage Estimator Tool
- Substantial Damage Estimator Tool Fact Sheet
- Substantial Damage Estimator Forms and Checklists
- Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) Section 1206, Public Assistance Companion Guide
- Understanding Substantial Damage in Building Codes Job Aid
- Answers to Questions about Substantially Improved / Substantially Damaged Buildings
- FEMA Maine Post Flood SDE 2024 presentation (PDF)
- FEMA Technical Bulletins
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Technical Bulletins provide guidance for complying with the NFIP’s building performance requirements contained in Title 44 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations.
- Technical Bulletin 0 - User's Guide to NFIP Technical Bulletins
- Technical Bulletin 1 - Openings in Foundation Walls and Walls of Enclosures
- Technical Bulletin 2 - Flood Damage Resistant Materials Requirements
- Technical Bulletin 3 - Non-Residential Floodproofing Requirements and Certifications
- Technical Bulletin 4 - Elevator Installation
- Technical Bulletin 5 - Free-of-Obstruction Requirements
- Technical Bulletin 6 - Below-Grade Parking Requirements
- Technical Bulletin 7 - Wet Floodproofing Requirements and Limitations
- Technical Bulletin 8 - Corrosion Protection of Metal Connectors in Coastal Areas
- Technical Bulletin 9 - Design and Construction Guidance for Breakaway Walls Below Elevated Coastal Buildings
- Technical Bulletin 10 - Reasonably Safe from Flooding Requirement for Building on Filled Land
- Technical Bulletin 11 - Crawlspace Construction for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas
- Insurance
- Flood Insurance
- FEMA
- Maine
- Flood Information for Lenders & Insurance Agents
- FloodSmart
- Announcement of FID-led 2025 NFIP Claims Adjuster Presentation
- Flood Insurance & Risk Rating 2.0 - Watch this 1:15 minute video that 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.
- Flood Insurance
- Additional Sources of Training
- ASFPM
- The ASFPM Training and Knowledge Center offers webinars and an online university as a professional development resource for floodplain management professionals.
- FEMA
- 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.
- NOAA
- 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
- One hour webinars are held each Wednesday at 3:00pm and are free. Most webinars provide 1 CEC for CFMs. Recurring topics are listed below:
- Floodplain Design, Construction, and Impacts of Flood Insurance
- Review of Changes in the Latest Edition of ASCE 24
- Understanding Foundation Flood Vents and FEMA's Technical Bulletin 1
- Active and Passive Floodproofing for Non-Residential Buildings in Special Flood Hazard Areas
- Designing Passive Floodproofing Solutions Using Floodproof Windows and Wall Systems
- Flood Panel Product Line
- One hour webinars are held each Wednesday at 3:00pm and are free. Most webinars provide 1 CEC for CFMs. Recurring topics are listed below:
- National Disaster & Emergency Management University
- Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
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- ASFPM