Online and in person, there are a number of ways you can improve your knowledge of floodplain management and mapping. Here we provide links to some of the Utah's Division of Emergency Management's (DEM) recorded trainings as well as learning opportunities from FEMA, the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM), and the Utah Floodplain and Stormwater Management Association (UFSMA).
Utah Division of Emergency Management Trainings
Recommended Professional Resources
NFIP 101 On Demand
Learn at your own pace from the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) about National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Monthly Learn as You Lunch
Hosted by Utah Division of Emergency Management Floodplain Management Team. This is a monthly recurring meeting hosted on the third Wednesday of every month on various floodplain management topics. These topics include floodplain regulations, floodplain mapping tips & tricks, presented with other state, and federal partners, as well as contractors.
Become a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
ASFPM Training Center
Take Classes from the Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
In-person or online (all costs covered besides meals, email Tracie Harrison or McKenzie Goodenough for details)