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Floodplain Managers

FEMA recognizes that the work of Floodplain Managers is fundamental to effectively manage floodplain resources and mitigate floods. The following is an overview of the types of resources FEMA makes available to Floodplain Managers.

Guidance Documents

• Guidance Documents for Community Officials
• Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners (*Supersedes several FEMA guidance documents.)
• Questions and Answers Regarding the New Rules at 44 CFR Part 65
• Guide for Flood Flow Frequency
• Managing Floodplain Development in Approximate Zone A Areas
• Guidelines for Determining Floods on Alluvial Fans (Superseded by Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners.)
• Guidelines for Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP)
• "Multi-Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment" Report Now Available
• Future Conditions Hydrology Report
• Evaluation of Erosion Hazards Report
• New Policy for the Use of HEC-RAS in the NFIP

Contacts

• Key Contacts
  Important names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers. If the information in the Key Contacts section does not provide the information you are seeking, you can always contact a Map Specialist by calling the FEMA Map Assistance Center (FMAC) toll-free at 1-877-336-2627 (FEMA MAP).

Training Resources for Floodplain Managers

• ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager Course
• FEMA Sponsored Training
• Emergency Management Institute Training