Dates: August 22-26, 2005
Course Information: As Americans
recover from the latest series of major flood disasters, design
professionals and government officials are increasingly called upon
to provide technical assistance to reduce or eliminate future flood
damage. This recently updated 4½-day course provides participants
the opportunity to learn current engineering principles and practices
for retrofitting flood-prone residential buildings.
Subjects covered include the concepts of floodproofing,
regulatory framework, controlling parameters, design practices,
and benefit, cost, and technical feasibility analysis. Participants
will complete a design exercise on a real-life case study. The course
also includes a written examination.
The next offering of the course will be held at
the National Emergency Training Center (NETC), Emmitsburg, Maryland,
during the dates listed above.
Participant Selection Criteria:
This course is intended for engineers, architects, and building
code officials. Floodplain management, hazard mitigation, planning,
zoning, and public works officials with engineering, architectural,
or building science knowledge may also apply.
Continuing Education Units (CEU’s):
The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) awards 2.9 CEU’s
for successful completion of this course.
To Apply: Please submit FEMA Form
75-5 (General Admission Application) to the State emergency management
training office. FEMA regional office employees should submit their
applications to the regional training manager. The admission form
can be downloaded off the Internet at http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/EMIcourses.
For further information on enrollment, please contact
the NETC Admissions Office, (301) 447-1035, or fax your request
to (301) 447-1658. For further information on the course, please
contact the course manager, Dan Bondroff at (301) 447-1278.
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