From: Howe, Diane <Diane.Howe@fema.dhs.gov>
Subject: Register now: Free Virtual Flood Insurance Stakeholder Workshop
Flood risks are changing in several areas of Texas. FEMA issued the preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), the preliminary Flood Insurance Study (FIS), and the corresponding digital database for Dallas and Tarrant counties on Nov. 13, 2020. Nueces county received their revised preliminary FIRM on Aug. 13, 2020.
To help stakeholders better understand those changes, FEMA is hosting a 2-hour webinar on how map changes affect building and flood insurance requirements and insurance options.
Flood Insurance Stakeholder Workshop
With the issuance of new flood maps, FEMA is presenting a Flood Insurance Workshop for industry professionals where you will:
· Hear about the mapping projects and better understand where the changes are occurring on the new flood maps;
· Learn about the potential impacts on flood insurance and building requirements;
· Hear more about the National Flood Insurance Program’s available insurance rating options;
· Review recent related changes to the National Flood Insurance Program; and
· Walk away with online tools and resources to assist you.
This information is valuable to insurance agents, real estate professionals, lenders, builders, surveyors and others living and/or working in the El Paso area.
There is no charge for this workshop, and we encourage you to share this information with otherinsurance agents, lenders, surveyors, and builders. Space is limited for this online workshop, so it is important that you register as soon as possible. Two hours of Continuing Education Credits (CECs) are being offered for insurance agents (Provider # 123558; Course # 105646) and Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs). The workshop will be held:
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, 1 – 3 p.m. CT; Click here to register.
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, 9 – 11 a.m. CT; Click here to register.
Access to the online workshop will be available ½ hour before the workshop begins to allow you to test and ensure you are able to connect. The minimum computer requirements will be provided when you register.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR REALTORS: A separate 2-hour CEC virtual workshop will be presented specifically for realtors on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 from 1 – 3 p.m. CT hosted by MetroTex. Registration can be found here and is open to members and non-members. If you have not taken classes with MetroTex before, you will need to create an online account to get registered. If you have any issues with registration or questions, email professionaldevelopment@dfwre.com or call 214-540-2751. Don’t miss this workshop. By attending, you will become better prepared when your clients call, as they will view you as an important resource to accurately explain their changing flood risks.
Please plan to join us,
Diane
Diane Howe, CFM
Risk MAP Lead - Risk Analysis Branch
FEMA – Region 6
800 N. Loop 288
Denton, TX 76209
