Floodplain Management Training
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is a proven partner to FEMA with a history of providing, maintaining, and improving floodplain management services throughout the state.
The New Elevation Certificate
The DNR Division of Water will be discussing the new Elevation Certificate (EC) during a two-hour webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 9-11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15 & Thursday, Nov. 16 from 2-4 p.m. ET. On Tuesday, November 14, we will be offering the workshop in-person at the Indiana Government Center, South Building Conference Area, room 22, from 10 a.m. - noon.
In-person attendance will be limited to the first 40 registered attendees. Register for the workshop
Recorded Workshops and training
In partnership with FEMA, the DNR Division of Water is implementing and updating training videos. These videos are intended for use by floodplain administrators, other local officials, or property owners. The videos and web pages broaden knowledge of floodplain management and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements. Videos will be maintained and updated on this site for those who did not have an opportunity to attend the workshops in person or virtually or those who wish to have a refresher on a particular topic. If you do not find a topic of interest below, please contact us at DNRFPM@dnr.IN.gov for more information.
Basics of the National Flood Insurance Program Training
Basics of Flood Insurance Rate Maps Training
Best Available Floodplain Layer Training
Fundamental Duties of a Floodplain Administrator
Building Protection Standards in Flood Hazard Areas
Indiana's Flood Control Act
Indiana Floodplain Information Portal
Substantial Damage and Substantial Improvements
Variances and the NFIP
ICC and Mitigation
Post Flood ResponsibilitiesFEMA Continues – Managing your Community’s Floodplains monthly webinar series.
FEMA Region 5 is conducting regular webinars to educate and train community officials on managing their community’s floodplains, on various topics such as floodplain management, flood insurance, and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements. Each webinar will be 1-hr and 1 ASFPM CFM CEC is available by attending a session.
The virtual webinar is open to all; however, local and county officials working in emergency management, building code administration, and floodplain management are strongly encouraged to attend. The webinar is presented by FEMA Region 5’s Mitigation Division, Floodplain Management, and Insurance Branch.
There is no fee for the webinar; however, registration is required to ensure you receive webinar materials.
For more virtual webinar information or questions about the topics listed, contact Brian Killen, FEMA Region 5, Sr. Floodplain Management Specialist, at brian.killen@fema.dhs.gov.
- Topic 9: Preparedness: Substantial Damage Planning
September 27, 2023
Register - Topic 10: Floodplain Management Higher Standards
October 25, 2023
Register - Topic 11: Natural and Beneficial Functions of Floodplains
November 29, 2023
Register - Topic 12: Community Rating System (CRS)
December 20, 2023
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