| Topic(s): | Climate Change , Floodplain Management , Science Communication , Stakeholder Engagement , Stormwater Management , Wetland Protection |
| Priority Issue(s): | Community Resilience |
| Host Partner(s): | Apalachicola Reserve |
| Location: | Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, Florida |
| Date/Time: |  11/10/2015 |
| Price: | $0.00 |
| Max Applicants: | 50 |
Tuesday, November 10th, 2015
2:00-4:30 p.m.
You can download a flyer here: FEMA FIRM workshop for Professionals 2015
Speakers:
· Shawn Tinsley National Corporate Training Manager Wright Flood Insurance
· Betty Ryals, Wright Flood Insurance, Regional Sales Manager
· Amy Kelly, Franklin County Zoning Floodplain Administrator
· Steve Martin, State Flood Plain Manager, Bureau of Mitigation, FL Division of Emergency Management
Topics
-Overview of FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), Biggert Waters Act 2012 & the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act 2014
-Understanding flood maps, zone definitions, where to find help.
– How changes impact construction in Franklin and Gulf counties
– Substantial Improvement/damage, 50 % rule
– What qualifies as a historic structure?
– How to improve rating and increase savings on insurance.
-Upcoming changes at the state level
Location
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, Florida
Who Should Attend?
Real estate professionals, building trades, architects, citizen board members including planning & zoning board, CRA, local mitigation strategy members. This workshop is focused on professional, however, others may also participate.
No Cost — FREE!!
For more info contact Anita Grove at (850) 670-7708 or Anita.Grove@dep.state.fl.us
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Training Program 