Raising Standards in the Floodplain, Friday, June 18, 2010
This workshop focused on higher standards in the floodplain and was geared for floodplain managers, compliance inspectors, local officials, and others involved in the development and enforcement of the regulations. Topics included examples of higher standards, the benefits and costs of their implementation, regulation development, promulgation requirements, the public education process regarding higher standards, and enforcement.
Agenda and Speaker Information (PDF) 171K
Presentations
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NFIP: Benefits and Costs (PDF) 4.6M
Mark Lujan, CFM, Regional Manager, National Flood Insurance Program, Region VI
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NFIP: Local Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and Higher Regulatory Standards (PDF) 1.3M
Donetta Walsh, CFM, Natural Hazards Program Specialist, National Flood Insurance Program, Region VI
Debbie Cahoon, CFM, Flood Mitigation Planning Representative, Texas Water Development Board, Houston Region - FEMA
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City of Norman Stormwater Master Plan: A PBS&J Case Study (PDF) 3.3M
Michael F. Bloom, PE, CFM, BCEE, Senior Associate, PBS&J
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Public Information and Floodplain Management (PDF) 8.4M
Jamila C. Johnson, PE, CFM, Managing Engineer, City of Houston
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Enforcement: From the Compliance Manager’s Point of View (PDF) 1.9M
Raymond Anderson, PE, CFM, Deputy Director of the Permit Office, Harris County
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Local Official's Guide to Coastal Construction, Friday, April 23, 2010
Agenda (PDF) 37 K
This workshop was designed to provide local officials with information they need to effectively enforce the permitting and inspection processes in coastal communities. Topics included design considerations; regulations, codes and standards; permitting and inspections; load paths, coastal foundations, and structural systems; and roof coverings and building envelopes.
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FEMA Workshop on Residential Construction, Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Part 1: Coastal Construction Workshop for Homebuilders, 8:00 am to 11:30 pm
Part 2: Introduction to Coastal Foundation Design and Construction for Local Officials, 12:30 - 5:00 pm
Agenda (PDF) 46K
This two-part FEMA workshop focused on residential construction and was geared for local officials, building inspectors, construction personnel, and floodplain managers. It provided a practical approach to designing and building stronger foundations to better withstand coastal storms. The first section offered building officials and community decision-makers a better understanding of the need for foundation design guidance. The second part of the workshop continued the discussion, focusing on adopting and enforcing proper code requirements designed to withstand coastal wind and flood events.