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August 20th 2026 2pm EST

Riverine Flooding Webinar

Join us August 20th 2026 at 2PM EST

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Riverine flooding is one of the most widespread and costly hazards facing American communities, with 99% of U.S. counties experiencing a flood event in the past 20 years and more than 45 billion-dollar inland flood disasters since 1980.

This webinar walks mitigation practitioners, floodplain managers, and local officials through the full arc of a riverine flooding project, from understanding the hazard to submitting a fundable application. Participants will learn the core hydrology and NFIP concepts behind project design, how to frame risk using FIRMs, Flood Insurance Studies, and the National Risk Index, and the range of localized and non-localized measures available, including acquisitions, elevation, floodproofing, levees, dams, and floodplain restoration.

The session also covers matching projects to the right FEMA program, assembling the engineering, cost, O&M, and "no adverse impact" documentation reviewers expect, and using FEMA's BCA Toolkit to demonstrate cost-effectiveness. Attendees will leave knowing which guidance documents, data sources, and technical support channels turn a good mitigation idea into an awarded grant.

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October 7th 2026 1pm EST

Future Direction of Flood Risk Management: Removing the Flood Surprise

Moderator: Ed Hecker

Panelists:

  • Doug Bellomo
  • Brian Bledsoe
Communities across the United States face increasing flood risks that extend beyond the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). As climate conditions, development patterns, and flood hazards continue to evolve, effective floodplain management requires a broader, risk-informed approach that supports resilient community planning and decision-making.
 
This webinar explores the evolution of flood risk management from traditional flood control strategies to integrated approaches that combine floodplain management, land use planning, insurance, building codes, and nature-based solutions. Participants will learn how internationally recognized risk management principles, including the ISO 31000 framework, can be applied to identify, assess, communicate, and manage flood risks more effectively.
 
The session will examine practical strategies for avoiding, reducing, transferring, accepting, and leveraging flood risks while emphasizing the importance of understanding risk ownership, addressing unintended risk transfers, and engaging stakeholders in transparent decision-making.
 
Participants will also gain insights into conducting robust flood risk assessments that consider both current and future conditions.
 
Designed for emergency managers, floodplain administrators, planners, engineers, and local officials, this webinar provides practical guidance for advancing flood resilience, reducing unexpected flood impacts, and supporting informed, equitable, and sustainable community development beyond minimum regulatory compliance.
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