Spring Workshop - Arkansas Floodplain Management Association, Inc.

Arkansas Floodplain Management Association

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***Announcement from AFMA***Spring Workshop Date Change***The AFMA Virtual Spring Workshop will now be held April 29 - 30, 2021. Check back for more information concerning workshop registration and agenda. ... See MoreSee Less

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Arkansas Floodplain Management Association

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State Climatologist, Whit Montague, talks about flood safety in Arkansas ... See MoreSee Less

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Arkansas Floodplain Management Association

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This year marks the 17th anniversary of the NWS Turn Around Don’t Drown® (#TADD) National campaign to alert the public to the dangers of driving or walking into floodwaters. Spread the word and help save lives! www.weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown #FloodSafety ... See MoreSee Less

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Arkansas Floodplain Management Association

2 months ago

The right time to prepare for a flood is long before it happens. Do you know how to prepare your loved ones and your home when flooding is a possibility? Find out what actions to take ahead of time by visiting www.weather.gov/safety/flood-before. #FloodSafety ... See MoreSee Less

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Arkansas Floodplain Management Association

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The National Weather Service, in cooperation with the State of Arkansas, has proclaimed the week of March 15th through the 19th as Flood Safety Awareness Week in Arkansas. Each day during the week will feature information about a different flood related topic.Nearly every day, flooding happens somewhere in the United States or its territories. Flooding can occur anywhere in Arkansas at any time of the year. Flooding causes more damage in the country than any other weather related event. On average, floods cause eight billion dollars in damages and eighty to ninety fatalities annually. More than half of these deaths are the result of driving into flood waters. Being prepared and knowing how to stay safe will help you and your loved ones survive a flood. Emergency preparedness is the responsibility of every citizen in Arkansas. All Arkansans are urged to make preparedness a priorityand work together as a team to ensure that individuals, families, and communities are ready for flood disasters. Join us this weekand help spread the word about flood safety. ... See MoreSee Less

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AFMA Spring Workshop

The annual spring workshop is a mid-year technical supplement for the seasoned floodplain manager and serves as a great introduction to floodplain management for those new to the business. Class workshops cover a variety of topics and typically include the following:

How to read a flood map.
Common community floodplain management problems and solutions.
Floodplain management best practices.
Ordinance enforcement procedures.
And much, much more!

Attendees will catch-up on the latest news from FEMA and participate in open discussions about hot topics related to floodplain management.

2020 Spring Workshop
May 7 – 8, 2020
Hotel Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR

The 2020 Spring Workshop has been canceled.

Click here to view the Spring Workshop Agenda

The spring workshop provides access to a collective wealth of knowledge and experience that other floodplain management professionals in Arkansas are more than happy to share. If you are new to floodplain management, we highly recommend you participate in this workshop before attending our annual fall conference.

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Certified Floodplain Managers (CFM?s)
The spring workshop is an AFMA-approved event that qualifies for the award of continuing education credits (CECs). Up to eight credit hours may be obtained and applied toward the biennial CFM recertification requirement of 16 total credit hours.

Presentations from past workshops: