AFMA Board of Directors

Arkansas Floodplain Management Association

2 weeks ago

Upcoming Training and Webinar opportunities from FEMA Region 6** Risk Rating 2.0 Equity in Action **January 11, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Central January 12, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Central January 13, 10 a.m. – noon Central January 19, 10 a.m. – noon Central January 19, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Central FEMA is updating the National Flood Insurance Program's risk rating methodology through the implementation of a new pricing methodology called Risk Rating 2.0 - Equity in Action. Register for an upcoming webinar to learn about the changes and have an opportunity to get your questions answered. Continuing education credits are available for insurance agents, but are not pre-approved for Certified Floodplain Managers. content.govdelivery.com/attachments/USDHSFEMA/2022/01/05/file_attachments/2037945/Risk%20Rating%2...--------------------------------------------** Virtual Brown Bag: Grants and Base Level Engineering **Tuesday, January 25, 2022, noon-1 pm CentralThis month’s presentation will come from Shona Gibson, Supervisory Grants Management Specialist with FEMA Region 6. She is a 12 year veteran of FEMA and a graduate from the University of Florida. A subject matter expert on grants, Shona will give us some details on how we can take Base Level Engineering in consideration when applying for, or approving grants. One hour of continuing education credit is approved for this training through ASFPM for Certified Floodplain Managers. www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-brown-bag-vbb-tickets-33718884090 ... See MoreSee Less

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Arkansas Floodplain Management Association

2 months ago

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Free Virtual Insurance Workshop - November 15, 2021, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (CT). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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Flood risk is changing in Arkansas and New Mexico. In some areas, preliminary flood maps (Flood Insurance Rate Maps, or FIRMs) have been or soon will be released. In other areas, the preliminary maps ...

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Arkansas Floodplain Management Association

5 months ago

With the possibility of a disturbance from the tropical system headed towards the Gulf Coast, use the NFIP flood insurance and floodplain management resources below to help before, during and after a damaging event. • Arkansas Floodplain Management Section: Call 501-682-1611 to be connected to our floodplain management specialists• What to Do Before a Flood: www.floodsmart.gov/community• Is it too late to purchase flood insurance? It could be. Generally there is a 30-day waiting period for policies to go into effect and there is a flood in progress exclusion. Check with your insurance agent though, because there are a few exceptions including no waiting period if you purchase flood insurance while making, increasing, extending, or renewing your mortgage loan and a 1-day waiting period if a home or business is newly designated to be in the high-risk flood area and you purchase flood insurance within the 13-month period following a map update. • What if my NFIP policy just expired? If your NFIP flood insurance policy (including a Group Flood Insurance Policy) just expired, contact your insurance company immediately to renew your policy (or for recently expired GFIP-holders, purchase a Standard Flood Insurance Policy). Claims for losses that occur in a 30-day grace period will be honored, provided that the full renewal premium is paid within 30 days of the policy expiration date. Lapsed policies (expired policies after the grace period) may cause you to lose any discounted rates you have been receiving and you may be subject to a new 30-day waiting period for coverage to go into effect. ... See MoreSee Less

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Arkansas Floodplain Management Association

5 months ago

Registration for the Arkansas Floodplain Management Association 2021 Fall Conference is now open! The 2021 Fall Conference will be held at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs from Sunday, September 26th thru Wednesday, September 29th. For those who are unable to attend the in-person event, AFMA will be offering access to the presentations after the conference via a virtual option; however, these sessions will only be open to those who register for the Fall Conference and elect to attend virtually. Visit arkansasfloods.org/conferences-workshops/fall-conference/2021-fall-conference/ to register today! ... See MoreSee Less

2021 Fall Conference - Arkansas Floodplain Management Association, Inc.

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AFMA Fall Conference Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Eureka Springs, AR September 26 – 29, 2021 Click to view the Fall Conference Photo Gallery

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Arkansas Floodplain Management Association

5 months ago

The Arkansas Natural Resources Division is accepting applications for the following positions. * FMA Coordinator - Arkansas Natural Resources Division is accepting applications for the FMA Coordinator. Specifically, this position will assist with implementation and management of the Flood Mitigation Assistance [FMA] program, a statewide program supporting communities as they recover from and proactively reduce risk from flood events. As part of this position, the successful will also oversee Environmental and Historical investigations of mitigation sites. Candidates must have a college degree. Experience with federal grants management, mitigation programs, and/or floodplain management is a plus!The position is listed on AR Careers as ECOLOGIST [Position No. 22120297, Class Code B065C, Pay Grade GS07]. Starting salary is $40,340. If you are interested or need more information, please contact Whit Montague, CFM at whitney.montague@agriculture.arkansas.gov.* Dam Safety Staff Engineer - Arkansas Natural Resources Division is accepting applications for the Dam Safety Staff Engineer, This position is responsible for conducting engineering studies, reviewing design drawings and/or specifications, and performing related administrative duties with respect to dams under the oversight of the State of Arkansas. This position is governed by state and federal law and agency/institution policy. Please note, this position requires fieldwork. Minimum QualificationsThe formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in chemical, electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering, or a related field. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.The position is listed on AR Careers as ENGINEER [Position No. 22158995, Class Code B042C, Pay Grade GS09]. The starting salary is $50,222.00 Per year. If you are interested or need more information, please contact Whit Montague, CFM at whitney.montague@agriculture.arkansas.gov. ... See MoreSee Less

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Executive Director Emeritus
Conrad Battreal, PE, CFM
Executive Director
Lee Beshoner, PE, CFM
executive.director@arkansasfloods.org
Chairman
Richard Penn, PE, CFM
chairman@arkansasfloods.org
Vice Chairman
Natalie Rogers, PE, CFM
vice.chairman@arkansasfloods.org
Secretary
Karen Knebel, CFM
secretary@arkansasfloods.org
Treasurer
James Whisker, PE, CFM
treasurer@arkansasfloods.org
Past Chairman
James Whisker, PE, CFM
past.chairman@arkansasfloods.org
CFM Coordinator
Shawn Jackson, GISP, CFM
pdcc@arkansasfloods.org

Executive Director Emeritus

Conrad Battreal, PE, CFM

Executive Director

Lee Beshoner, PE, CFM

Chairman

Richard Penn, PE, CFM

Vice Chairman

Natalie Rogers, PE, CFM

Secretary

Karen Knebel, CFM

Treasurer

James Whisker, PE, CFM

Past Chairman

James Whisker, PE, CFM

CFM Coordinator

Shawn Jackson, GISP, CFM