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Training Event Details

Course Name:
Floodplain Management & Flood Mitigation Training
Course Description:
Hosted in conjunction with the Iowa DNR, HSEMD, USACE and FEMA, the free training will include: Floodplain 101 - Basics and resources: What to Know and What to Do; How to develop projects to reduce and mitigate flooding; Different types of flood mitigation, including nature-based solutions and acquisition of flooded properties; Potential funding for mitigation options. The training is organized with an informal structure that encourages questions, problem-solving, and answers.
Course Prerequisites:
None
Course Target Audience:
floodplain managers, city and county administrators, elected officials, emergency managers, public works
Additional Information:
1) Come in the main entrance of the college and go around the roundabout. It's a brick building on north end of campus we sit behind the tennis courts. 2) Please park in the parking lot to the west of are building and use the southwest entrance of the building. 3) Travel and meals will be on your own-adequate time will be provided. 4) Each registrant will be asked to complete a survey to identify your subjects of interest and any questions that you would like addressed during this training.
Event Dates:
9/6/2024 through 9/6/2024
Event Time:
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM each day
Event Location/Address:
Linn County Emergency Management 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Event City:
Cedar Rapids
Event State:
Iowa
Event Zip:
52404
County and District:
LINN - District: 6
Is Sponsored by HSEM?
Yes
Is HSEM Hosting Registration?
Yes
Seats Remaining:
4 out of 30 seats remaining
Registration URL:

Point of Contact

How to Contact HSEM:
Please contact the HSEM Training Staff using the contact information page