8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Workshop Check-In

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Optional Pre-Workshop Training

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Certified Floodplain Manager Refresher Training

Speaker(s): Susan Wilson, CFM, Chief, Floodplain Management and Insurance Branch, Mitigation Division, FEMA Region IV; Jason Hunter, CFM, Sr. Natural Hazard Program Specialist, Floodplain Management and Insurance Branch, Mitigation Division, FEMA Region IV

The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) CFM Exam will be given 6-9 pm, Thursday, 23 August. Participants must register in advance with ASFPM (www.floods.org) to take the exam.

9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Flood Risk Plan Formulation for Alternatives to Levees (Nonstructural Mitigation)

Speaker(s): Randall Behm, Joe Remondini, Keven Lovetro (USACE Nonstructural Committee)

This training will provide an overview of nonstructural techniques, illustrate the general data requirements for conducting plan formulation, and how to conduct an economic analysis to obtain a benefit-cost ratio. The workshop identifies the hydrologic and nonstructural plan formulation required to assist communities/states to, either individually or in conjunction with USACE, develop potentially feasible nonstructural flood risk reduction measures which could lead to implementation.

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Risk Communication Training

Speaker(s): Ms. Stacy Langsdale, USACE Institute for Water Resources; Mr. Hal Cardwell, USACE Institute for Water Resources; Mr. Carey Johnson, Kentucky Division of Water; Ms. Torrie McAllister, USACE – South Pacific Division; Mr. Bruce Bender, FloodSMART

The purpose of this interactive workshop is to understand the criticality of communicating flood risk within a range of contexts and learn how to design and conduct appropriate and effective risk communication. Participants will work with actual case studies to apply an array of tools for discussing risk and interagency key messages for flood risk management. The instructor team will also cover public communication preferences, how to measure success, and strategies for interagency coordination on communication.

Presentations:

• Advanced Topics in Risk Communication: Skills and Techniques for Flood Risk Managers KY Risk Communication Toolbox (pdf, 313 KB)
• Advanced Topics in Risk Communication: Skills and Techniques for Flood Risk Managers Sharing Responsibility of Risk (pdf, 298 KB)
• FloodSmart: Communicating About Flood Risk and Flood Insurance (pdf, 2.9 MB)
• Group Work Slides (pdf, 69 KB)
• Realm of Risk Communication (pdf, 982 KB)
• Risk Communication Design Considerations Module 5 – RC for FRM course (pdf, 554 KB)
• Risk Perception Module 2 – RC for FRM course (pdf, 784 KB)

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Flood Insurance for Flood Risk Managers

Speaker(s): Susan Wilson, CFM, Chief, Floodplain Management and Insurance Branch, Mitigation Division, FEMA Region IV

This workshop will provide an understanding of the basics of flood insurance coverage, rating, and the Mandatory Purchase of Flood Insurance Guidelines.

Presentations:

• Flood Insurance for Risk Managers (pdf, 2.149 MB)

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Hydrological Warning Systems Training

Speaker(s): Ben Pratt, National Hydrologic Warning Council

Community-based Hydrologic Warning Systems (CHWS) can provide a cost effective nonstructural flood risk reduction strategy when properly designed and implemented. Whether developing a project to address coastal concerns, dam safety, riverine flooding or a variety of other hydrologic hazards, understanding the technology available to capture and effectively communicate associated risk is critical to the success of the CHWS. This workshop will examine the necessary components of a CHWS, strategies for implementation of a CHWS, and potential benefits beyond saving lives and property. This workshop is presented by the National Hydrologic Warning Council (NHWC), whose membership includes flood-warning professionals, service providers, and vendors in the United States and abroad.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

External Partner Orientation: "Corps-speak" Immersion Program

Speaker(s): Judy Soutiere, USACE–Sacramento District

This optional session will provide a general background on the USACE and the Flood Risk Management and Silver Jackets Programs. In additional, participants will gain a better understanding of the Corps' structure, organization, and terminology. Participants will receive an explanation of some of the key messages of the Flood Risk Management and Silver Jackets Programs, which will be discussed throughout the week.

Presentations:

• Corps-Speak: “What the Corps Really Is Saying” (pdf, 6.90 MB)

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Informal (No Host) Welcome Networking Session

Catch up with old friends and meet new ones before the official start of the 3rd annual Flood Risk Management and Silver Jackets Conference. To welcome you, the Café menu will offer special FRM-SJ drinks and appetizers while you network and test your flood risk management IQ – prizes will be awarded!