The Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR) hosts at least one free training per month (usually on the 3rd Thursday based upon staff availability) focusing on one of a great variety of floodplain management topics. These training opportunities are virtual, allowing you to join in from your home/office, without the hassle and expense of travel. Some of the most popular may be offered twice a year.
NeDNR will still provide two in-person workshops each year, the locations will vary by year.
Please sign up to receive training, workshop, updates, and other floodplain management notifications from NeDNR Floodplain Division using the link at the bottom of this page.
If you have specific training needs, please contact Elijah Kaufman or Michele York. For any questions regarding registration, continuing education credit (CEC) or scheduled classes please contact Michele York. Please note that CECs may not be available for all classes.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Virtual Office Hours: Floodplain Q&A
Monday, August 12, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT
Mark your calendar now to join NeDNR floodplain staff for an open discussion, to ask questions, and receive resources regarding floodplain and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) topics of your choice. We will welcome all questions from the very basic to the most advanced! Or, feel free to join us to just listen in on topics of interest from others. Possible topics to consider:
- Permitting floodplain development
- Enforcing of updating your floodplain ordinance
- How to view your community's floodplain online
- Preparations before a flood occurs
- Post-disaster responsibilities
- Flood insurance
- Areas where new floodplain maps are being developed
Continuing Education Credits are not available for Open Office Hours and pre-registration is not required.
To join click HERE
Mitigation Concepts and Funding
Friday, August 23, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT
Join staff from the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and Nebraska Department of Natural Resources for an informative 1-hour virtual class on mitigation measures and funding opportunities available. This class is suitable for both novice and seasoned floodplain administrators, as well as mitigation project stakeholders. The class will cover the following topics, and more:
- Mitigation principles
- Types of mitigation activities
- Partnership opportunities
- Mitigation planning
- FEMA funding available: HMGP, BRIC and FMA
One continuing education credit is pre-approved for Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs) and approval is pending for Treasurers of Nebraska counties and municipalities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Please register in advance for this free class: REGISTER
The Letter of Map Change (LOMC): What the Floodplain Administrator Needs to Know
Thursday, September 19, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT
Join NeDNR staff for a 1-hour virtual class detailing the basics of the Letter of Map Amendments (LOMA), Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) and Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F). This will include how and when to request a revision or amendment to a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) to create changes to flood insurance risk zones, floodplain and/or floodway. This class is suitable for both novice and seasoned floodplain administrators and anyone involved in floodplain administration. This class will cover the following topics, and more:
- Introduction to LOMC: LOMA, LOMR and LOMR-F
- LOMA versus LOMR-F
- Requirements for submitting a LOMC
- Understanding FEMA's review process
- Fees and Processing Times
This class is approved for one continuing education credit (CEC) for Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs) and approval is pending for municipality/county Treasurers of Nebraska's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) participating communities. Please register in advance: REGISTER
Basic Floodplain Management - After Hours!
Tuesday, October 9, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CT
This evening class was first hosted in July and is back by popular demand! Join NeDNR staff for a free, 2-hour virtual class detailing the fundamentals of floodplain management. This class is a condensed version of our 4-hour class and will cover the following topics, and more:
- Floodplain Development Permits and the Permitting Process
- Map Reading
- LOMAs and LOMR-Fs
- Substantial Damage and Improvement
This class is perfect for those unable to attend a class during the day! It is suitable for both novice and seasoned floodplain administrators, as well as anyone responsible for local floodplain administration.
Continuing education credits (CECs) are approved for Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs) and for Treasurers of Nebraska counties and municipalities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Please register in advance: REGISTER
Getting Started with Community Rating System (CRS)
Thursday, October 17, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT
CRS is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management practices that exceed the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Flood insurance premiums are discounted in CRS communities to reflect that reduced flood risk.
Join NeDNR staff for an informative 1-hour virtual class of the fundamentals of the CRS program for floodplain administration. The course is suitable for both novice and seasoned floodplain administrators and all community officials.
Once continuing education credit (CEC) is pre-approved for Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs) and approval is pending for Treasurers of Nebraska counties/municipalities that participate in the NFIP.
Please register in advance: REGISTER
Future Proposed Training Topics
November 14, 2024 virtual: Regulating 2D Modeling
December 12, 2024 virtual: Basic Floodplain Management
Recently Recorded Classes
These and other floodplain management videos can be found on NeDNR’s YouTube page. You may also click on each of the following class titles to find a description of the class and a link to the video recording.
*PLEASE NOTE: Certificates of Completion or Continuing Education Credits (CECs) toward the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or Nebraska Treasurer credentials are available only for those individuals participating in the live virtual training session.
Other Resources
- The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) offers many in-person and online trainings including the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification program.
- FEMA and ASFPM launched a free online NFIP 101: Introduction to Floodplain Management course.
- The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) offers training designed for emergency management and disaster services team members.
- FEMA offers multiple training programs including:
- Information regarding other trainings/workshops can be found here.