2009 Training
| Date | Training Course |
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| January 6, 2010 | Construction of Roundabouts in Urban Areas When: January 6, 2010, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: Offices of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co. 50 Park of Commerce Way, Savannah, GA 31405 Thomas & Hutton Conference Rooms Details: Mark W. Pickering, P.E. and Doyle D. Kelly, Jr., P.E. with Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co. will discuss critical elements to consider (i.e.: planning, guidelines, capacity and safety) for successful roundabout construction in an urban environment. Cost: Lecture is FREE; but the cost for lunch is $9.00. (Lunch will be catered by York Street Deli) Please provide correct change. One and a hallf (1.5) Profesional Development Hours (PDHs) will be awarded for this session. |
| December 3, 2009 | NFIP Georgia Agent Flood Insurance Seimnar When: November 24, 2009, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Microtel Inn and Suites 1840 Corporate Blvd Atlanta, GA 30329 What you will learn:
The Seminar is free of charge. Please register early as seating is limited. For additional information contact Melanie Graham, NFIP Trainer for H2O Partners ar 704-778-8745. To register email this form to m.graham@H2Opartnersusa.com |
| November 24, 2009 |
NFIP Georgia Agent Flood Insurance Seiminar
The Seminar is free of charge. Please register early as seating is limited. For additional information contact Melanie Graham, NFIP Trainer for H2O Partners ar 704-778-8745. To register email this form to m.graham@H2Opartnersusa.com |
| November 23, 2009 |
NFIP Georgia Agent Flood Insurance Seiminar
The Seminar is free of charge. Please register early as seating is limited. For additional information contact Melanie Graham, NFIP Trainer for H2O Partners ar 704-778-8745. To register email this form to m.graham@H2Opartnersusa.com |
| November 16-20, 2009 | L-273 – Managing Floodplain Development Through
the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) / Test When: November 16th to 19th. CFM Exam on the 20th. Where: FEMA/GEMA Joint Field Office 4360 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30340 Purpose: This course is designed for local officials responsible for administering their local floodplain management ordinance as well as others involved in floodplain management activities. The course will focus on the National Flood Insurance Program and concepts of Floodplain Management, interpreting the Flood Insurance Study and Flood Map, effective administration of the local flood ordinance, and the relationship between Floodplain Management and Flood Insurance. Both FEMA and Georgia Floodplain Management staff will serve as course instructors. Course sign-in will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 16th, 2009. The course schedule is Monday through Thursday, November 16th – November 19th, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Course materials will be provided by FEMA free of charge, however, all costs associated with attending the training course – travel, lodging, meals, and miscellaneous expenses – will be your responsibility. Friday morning, November 20th, the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) exam will be offered from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The CFM is a national designation that recognizes those persons who have demonstrated a level of knowledge of floodplain management. Earning the CFM designation also tells others that a national program - The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) - has recognized your professional capabilities. The deadline for submission is November 12, 2009. For further information, please call Veronica Briers at (404) 656-6382 or fax to (404) 656-6383. |
| October 27, 2009 | Training Workshop on FEMA's new Elevation
Certificate When: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Where: Crisp County Recreation Department 1205 N. 5th Street Extension Cordele, Georgia 31015 Crisp County Planning Department, in coordination with FEMA and Georgia Floodplain Management Office, will host a free training workshop on FEMA's NEW Elevation Certificate. Only the new Elevation Certificate will be accepted by FEMA starting April 1, 2010. In addition to the Elevation Certificate, FEMA staff will provide training on the Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA), Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F), and Letter of Map Revision (LOMR). The training course is free of charge and open to the first seventy-five (75) registrants. To register, call the Crisp County Planning Department at (229)276-2640 by the October 16, 2009 registration deadline. |
| October 13, 2009 | Hydro Logical Solutions for Stormwater Re-Use in
Land Planning- Savannah, GA When: October 13, 2009 Where: Offices of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co. 50 Park of Commerce Way, Savannah, GA 31405 Thomas & Hutton Conference Rooms Instructor: Paul Morgan Paul Morgan with The RainHarvest Company will provide an in depth overview of the options which are available to civil engineers, planners, landscape architects and designers that will enable them to utilize storm water as a valuable resource rather than a burden to be disposed of. The methods discussed are scientifically logical ways to treat the hydrology of the site, therefore decreasing the environmental impact of development, decreasing the cost of development and most importantly, realizing a return on investment for the land owner/client. Cost: Lecture is FREE; but the cost for lunch is $9.00. (Lunch will be catered by York Street Deli) Please provide correct change. OOne and a hallf (1.5) Profesional Development Hours (PDHs) will be awarded for this session. Reservations and Questions: Seating is limited. Please reserve your seat no later than Thursday, October 8, 2009 at noon by calling Christi Chambers at (912) 721-4148 or e-mail at a href="mailto:chambers.c@thomas-hutton.com"> chambers.c@thomas-hutton.com. |
| September 24, 2009 | Elevation Certificate Training, East Region
Training- Evans, GA When: September 24, 2009 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Where: Evans Auditorium 630 Ronald Reagan Drive Building A Evans GA 30809 Instructor: Janice Mitchell This half day training will focus on the changes to the Elevation Certificate. This course is recommended for surveyors, engineers, building officials, inspectors, insurance agents, community officials and for those interested in floodplain management. Please RSVP to George Eastman at GEASTMAN@columbiacountyga.gov Or (706) 312-7278 |
| September 23, 2009 | Citywide Stormwater Master Planning for Long-Term
Sustainability When: September 23, 2009 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: Office of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company(Conference Room) 50 Park of Commerce Way Savannah, Georgia 31405 Details: Lecture is FREE; but the cost for lunch is $9.00. (Grilled chicken breast, green beans, potato salad, roll and tea by York Street Deli) Please provide correct change. One and a half (1.5) Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be awarded for this session. Reservations and Questions: Seating is limited. Please reserve your seat no later than Friday, August 21, 2009 at noon. Call Tom McDonald at (912) 651-6530 or e-mail at tom_mcdonald@savannahga.gov. |
| August 26, 2009 | How to Read and Understand Flood Maps When: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Lunch & Networking 11:00-11:30 a.m. , session will begin at 11:30 a.m.) WWWhere: Office of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company 50 Park of Commerce Way Savannah, GA 31405 Details: Lecture is FREE; but the cost for lunch is $9.00. (Grilled chicken breast, green beans, potato salad, roll and tea by York Street Deli) Please provide correct change. One and a half (1.5) Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be awarded for this session. Reservations and Questions: Seating is limited. Please reserve your seat no later than Friday, August 21, 2009 at noon. Call Christi Chambers at (912) 721-4148 or email: chambers.c@thomas-hutton.com |
| August 24-28, 2009 | Georgia week long CFM Course/Test E-273 – Managing Floodplain Development Through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) /Test When: August 24-28, 2009 Where: Wingate Inn Time: 8:30 am -
5:00 pm Purpose: This course is designed for local officials responsible for administering their local floodplain management ordinance as well as others involved in floodplain management activities. The course will focus on the National Flood Insurance Program and concepts of Floodplain Management, interpreting the Flood Insurance Study and Flood Map, effective administration of the local flood ordinance, and the relationship between Floodplain Management and Flood Insurance. Both FEMA and Georgia Floodplain Management staff will serve as course instructors. |
| August 7, 2009 | GAFM - Metro Atlanta Regional Training When: August 7, 2009 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: 2120 Powers Ferry Rd, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30339 CFM Credits: TBD Schedule: 10:45-11:00 Registration 11:00-12:15 Class Room A – FEMA Grant Process 112:15-1:00 Lunch and Q and A Session with Speakers Cost of lunch is $10.00. Please provide exact change. Sponsors: GAFM - Metro Atlanta Region, Central Michigan University, WK Dickson Topic: The FEMA Grant Process Angela Mettlen, Grant Specialist with WK Dickson will provide an overview of the Grant program and will discuss the Grant Application process for communities. Registration: Please register by email, or FAX via the attached registration form by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 5th. Email kscott@wkdickson.com or fax (770) 955-0338. For questions, please contact Kemya Scott at (770) 955-5574. Pre registration is required so that adequate space is available. Space is limited to 25 participants. |
| August 5, 2009 | Elevation Certificate Instructions- Advanced Agent Workshop "The Basics: What Flood Insurance Agents need to know" When: August 5, 2009 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Where: City of Savannah Civic Center O'Connor & Simms Rooms, 2nd Floor West, Room #1 & #2 301 West Oglethorpe Avenue Cost: Free PARKING: Parking is free in the Civic Center parking lot off Liberty Street Four hours of insurance agent CE and CFM CES s have been applied for. H2O Partners, Corish Insurance Inc. Georgia Association of Floodplain Management, City of Savannah and Chatham County will be hosting Melanie Graham of H2O Partners in Savannah, Ga. whom will be speaking on proper method of completing Flood Insurance forms and polices. RSVP (notify which training or both) and Questions: Please contact Tom McDonald at (912) 651-6530 or e-mail at tom_mcdonald@savannahga.gov. <. |
| July 30, 2009 |
HEC-RAS / HEC-HMS Training – Augusta, Georgiapan> "No Adverse Impact (NAI) Using HEC-RAS / HEC-HMS" When: July 30, 2009 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where:
W R Toole Engineering (Conference
Room)
Instructor: Sam Crampton –
Dewberry
This full day course will
focus on the basics of HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS. The course will also highlight
common modeling errors and will cover how to appropriately ensure that
developments have ‘No Adverse Impacts’.
This
course will be suitable for those who plan to use HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS for
floodplain impact studies and also for community officials tasked with reviewing
HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS models for proposed developments.
ASFPM has approved 6.0 core CEU’s for this training
session.
Please RSVP to Terri Turner at tturner@augustaga.gov or (706) 821-1796 |
| July 15, 2009 |
GAFM Luncheon Lecture – Augusta, Georgia
"Storm Drainage Challenges along the Georgia Fall Line”
When:
July 15, 2009 11:00 – 1:00
Where:
W R Toole Engineering (Conference
Room)
Instructor: Ray Pittman – Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company The lecture is free but the cost for lunch is $9.75 and consists of a Taco Bar from Moe’s Southwest Grill, tea and a cookie Please RSVP to Terri Turner by Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at tturner@augustaga.gov or (706) 821-1796 |
| July 8, 2009 |
GAFM Luncheon Lecture – Savannah, Georgia "The Fundamentals of Cement Modified Full Depth Reclamation"
When:
July 8, 2009 11:30 – 1:00
Where:
Office of Thomas & Hutton
Engineering Company(Conference Room) The lecture is free and lunch will be provided . Please RSVP to Terri Turner by Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at tturner@augustaga.gov < or (706) 821-1796 |
| June 25, 2009 |
GAFM Luncheon Lecture – Savannah, Georgia "Understanding Engineered Flood Vents and the Significant Changes to TB-1" When: June 25, 2009 11:00 – 1:00 Where: Office of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company (Conference Room) 50 Park of Commerce Way Savannah, Georgia 31405 Instructor: Bruce Sherlock - SmartVent ASFPM has approved 1.5 CEU’s for this training session. The lecture is free but the cost for lunch is $9.00. (Marinated chicken breast, macaroni & cheese, vegetable medley, roll and drink by York Street Deli) Please RSVP to Tom McDonald by Monday, May 11, 2009 at tom_mcdonald@savannahga.gov or (912) 651-6530 |
| June 25, 2009 | Elevation Certificate Training, North
Region Training- Ellijay, GA When: June 25 2009 8:00am - Noon Where: Harrison Hall Instructor: Janice Mitchell, FEMA Region 4 This half day training will focus on the changes to the
Elevation Certificate. |
| June 24, 2009 |
GAFM Luncheon Lecture – Augusta, Georgia
"Understanding Engineered Flood Vents and the Significant Changes to TB-1"
When:
June 24, 2009 11:00 – 1:00
Where:
W R Toole Engineering (Conference Room)
Instructor: Bruce Sherlock - SmartVent The lecture is free but the cost for lunch is $7.50 which will consist of homemade burgers or chicken salad to order, tea and a cookie. Please RSVP to Terri Turner by Monday, June 22, 2009 at tturner@augustaga.gov or (706) 821-1796 |
| June 22 - 26, 2009 |
Georgia week long CFM Course/Test E-273 – Managing Floodplain Development Through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) /Test When: June 22 -26, 2009 Where: Waycross, GA
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm CFM Exam: June 26th, 9:30 am -12:30 pm Purpose: This course is designed for local officials responsible for administering their local floodplain management ordinance as well as others involved in floodplain management activities. The course will focus on the National Flood Insurance Program and concepts of Floodplain Management, interpreting the Flood Insurance Study and Flood Map, effective administration of the local flood ordinance, and the relationship between Floodplain Management and Flood Insurance. Both FEMA and Georgia Floodplain Management staff will serve as course instructors. |
| May 14, 2009 |
GAFM Luncheon Lecture – Savannah, Georgia "Understanding the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance “No Rise” Letter"
When:
May 14, 2009 11:00 – 1:00
Where:
Office of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company
(Conference Room)
Instructor: Ray Pittman – Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company The lecture is free but the cost for lunch is $9.00. (Marinated chicken breast, macaroni & cheese, vegetable medley, roll and drink by York Street Deli) Please RSVP to Tom McDonald by Monday, May 11, 2009 at tom_mcdonald@savannahga.gov or (912) 651-6530 |
| May 6, 2009 |
GAFM Luncheon Lecture – Augusta, Georgia
"Taking the Mystery Out of Calculating BFE’s"
When:
May 6, 2009 11:00 – 1:00
Where:
W R Toole Engineering (Conference
Room)
Instructor: Abbie Margelofsky – Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company The lecture is free but the cost for lunch is $9.75 and consists of a Taco Bar from Moe’s Southwest Grill, tea and a cookie Please RSVP to Terri Turner by Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at tturner@augustaga.gov or (706) 821-1796 |
| April 23, 2009 |
GAFM Luncheon Lecture – Savannah, Georgia "Low Impact Development (LID) and Sustainable Planning & Storm Drainage Challenges in Coastal Georgia"
When:
April 23, 2009 11:30-2:00
Where:
Office of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company
(Conference Room)
Instructor: Eric Paul Walsnovich, ASLA – WK Dickson, who will be speaking
on Low Impact Development (LID) and Sustainable Planning and Raymond A Pittman,
PE, PH CPSWQ, D. WRE – Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company who will be speaking
on Storm Drainage Challenges in Coastal Georgia The lecture is free but the cost for lunch is $9.00. (Marinated chicken breast, macaroni & cheese, green beans, roll and drink by York Street Deli) Please RSVP to Tom McDonald by Monday, April 20, 2009 at tom_mcdonald@savannahga.gov or (912) 651-6530 |
| April 13 - 17, 2009 | Georgia week long CFM Course/Test E-273 – Managing Floodplain Development Through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) / Test When: April 13th to 17th. CFM Exam on the 17th. Where: Gainesville GA Purpose: This course is designed for local officials responsible for administering their local floodplain management ordinance as well as others involved in floodplain management activities. The course will focus on the National Flood Insurance Program and concepts of Floodplain Management, interpreting the Flood Insurance Study and Flood Map, effective administration of the local flood ordinance, and the relationship between Floodplain Management and Flood Insurance. Both FEMA and Georgia Floodplain Management staff will serve as course instructors. Course sign-in will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13th, 2009. The course schedule is Monday through Thursday, April 13th – April 16th, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Course materials will be provided by FEMA free of charge, however, all costs associated with attending the training course – travel, lodging, meals, and miscellaneous expenses – will be your responsibility. Friday morning, April 17th, the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) exam will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The CFM is a national designation that recognizes those persons who have demonstrated a level of knowledge of floodplain management. Earning the CFM designation also tells others that a national program - The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) - has recognized your professional capabilities. The deadline for submission is March 20, 2009. For further information, please call Veronica Briers at (404) 656-6382 or fax to (404) 656-6383. |
| March 27, 2009 |
Elevation Certificate Training, Savannah Georgia
When: March 27, 2009 8:00am - Noon
Where:
City of Savannah Civic Center
Instructor: Janice Mitchell, FEMA Region 4 This course is recommended for surveyors, engineers, building officials, inspectors, insurance agents, community officials and for those interested in floodplain management. Please RSVP to Tom McDonald at tom_mcdonald@savannahga.gov or (912) 651-6530 |
| February 25, 2009 | Luncheon Lecture - Augusta, GA GAFM in conjunction with the CSRA Planners Group is pleased to host noted speaker, Tom Robertson, PE, AICP, RLS, of Cranston Engineering in Augusta, GA. Tom will be speaking on Conservation Friendly Development. When: February 25 2009 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Where: Augusta Canal Authority Interpretive Center Theatre, Augusta, GA Cost: Cost: The lecture is free; but there will be a cost for lunch - TBA Reservations: Tues, February 24, 2009 at noon. Call Terri Turner at (706) 821-1796 or e-mail at tturner@augustaga.gov |
| Feb 11, 2009 | 4th Annual GAFM Conference Training Sessions Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, GA GAFM CFM Refresher Course/Test This session is a good refresher course even for current CFMs, who can claim 6 preapproved Continuing Education Credits from the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) for attendance. For attendees who are not yet CFMs, this is a great preparation course for the CFM exam, but will not take the place of intensive study. Prior to this training, we recommend that you read the manual, Floodplain Management Requirements: A Study Guide and Desk Reference for Local Officials (FEMA 480), available for download at www.floods.org/Certification/FEMA_480.asp. This manual is lengthy, so please give yourself some time to prepare! Please note that signing up for this course does not automatically register you for the CFM Exam, and signing up for the exam does not register you for the course. ASFPM requires that you register and submit payment at least two weeks in advance of any CFM exam. Should you desire to take the exam you may visit ASFPM’s website - www.floods.org for application information and to view the CFM Exam Preparation Guide. To request a General Admissions Application please contact Garrett Skinner or call at (678) 808-8884. NAI Information Sessions No Adverse Impact - "The Basics" NAI is a set of "do no harm" principles that assist communities in overseeing growth and development by limiting the impact of harmful construction to adjacent and down stream properties and communities. Communities achieve this higher level of protection by adopting stronger regulations that identify acceptable levels of impact, appropriate measures to mitigate those adverse impacts (before those impacts occur) and an established plan for implementation. NAI is intended to save the community money and ensure proper life safety of citizens that reside in or near flood prone areas. Learn how NAI will bring to the forefront topics such as stormwater conveyance systems, retention, detention, "smart" floodplain practices, the role of emergency responders and citizens' life safety. No Adverse Impact (NAI) Property Rights - Legally Protecting the Rights of All This session starts with the "Protecting the Property Rights of All" Workshop that was presented at the ASFPM Conference in 2008 in Reno-Sparks, Nevada and expands on it to include an emphasis on life safety issues. It also include information to show local governments how they can use government developed depth/velocity tables to assess risk to people, in conjunction with the issuance of floodplain, wetland, and water quality permits. This legal session is a comprehensive view of water resources and sustainability and is a nice catalyst for the remainder of GAFM's Annual Conference. In addition, liability for failed dams and levees, professional liability, and the importance of assessing life safety factors when reviewing water resources permits will be discussed. |
| General CFM Training The Association of State Floodplain Managers has established a national program for professional certification of floodplain managers. The program recognizes continuing education and professional development that enhance the knowledge and performance of local, state, federal, and private-sector floodplain managers. The primary goal of the ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager Program (CFM Program) is to help reduce the nation’s flood losses and protect and enhance the natural resources and functions of its floodplains by improving the knowledge and abilities of floodplain managers in the United States. A second goal of the CFM Program is to increase the prominence of floodplain management in decision-making by local officials and the public. FEMA Manual link - Floodplain Management Requirements: A Study Guide and Desk Reference for Local Officials (FEMA 480) | |
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Subjects in Audio Legal Challenges When Dams and Levees do not Protect A confluence of three recent major events has come together to create a huge flood of interest in the national implications of how we, as a Nation understand flood risks, deal with the economics of that risk, and map that risk for areas which are "protected" by dams and levees. The three major events which have brought this matter to prominence in the public consciousness are: a) the failure of the levees in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina; b) the huge financial settlement resulting from the catastrophic failure of levees in California, known as the Paterno Case; and c) the nationwide effort being undertaken by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to update Flood Insurance Rate Maps, known as MapMOD. This Legal Workshop will present the Legal implications of how we can deal with the difficult choices we must make as a society as we re-build, re-map, and reconsider the risks involved in attempting to protect areas fro the consequences of floods with man made structures. Legal Challenges When Dams and Levees Do Not Protect Instructor: Edward A. Thomas, Esq., Michael Baker Jr., Inc. No Adverse Impact (NAI) Property Rights - Legally Protecting the Rights of All There is serious concern and uncertainty on the part of planners and other regulators as to just what extent property can be fairly, properly, and legally regulated. Many floodplain managers are concerned that they may be harming the "Property Rights" of others to the extent of being sued for simply doing their job of ensuring safety when someone chooses to occupy a portion of Nature's floodplain. This Legal Workshop introduces several themes which flow into a powerful concept know as "No Adverse Impact" which should both ensure reasonable public safety and protect government officials from liability. The themes are: -Today's floodplain is not tomorrow's floodplain; following the bare bones minimum standards of the National Flood Insurance Program may not bring the extent of protection from future flooding desired by a community. -Proper and fair floodplain management in snot anti-development; but rather significantly protects the Property Rights of everyone in the community by providing a fair and pragmatic foundation for safe and proper development. -What are the next steps? A short portion of the Workshop will include a panel of practitioners discussing what local/regional/state governments are doing; and/or planning to do now to actually implement NAI in their communities. No Adverse Impact (NAI) Property Rights - Legally Protecting the Rights of All Instructor: Edward A. Thomas, Esq., Michael Baker Jr., Inc. Instructions on how to download audio files: Right click on the link, choose 'Save Target As', and save it to your local drive. |
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