FEMA: Flood Hazard Mapping -- Online Tutorials

Flood Hazard Mapping

Online Tutorials

FEMA is currently developing several multimedia tutorials to provide in-depth training in different facets of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and to support FEMA's public education and outreach efforts as part of the Map Modernization effort.

A listing of the online multimedia tutorials that have recently been completed, are currently in development, or are planned for development in the near future, are provided on this page. Select a link to view a description of a particular tutorial, access available tutorials, and to obtain more information concerning how to sign up for related e-mail updates. If you have questions about any of these resources, please call the FEMA Map Assistance Center at 1-877-FEMA MAP or e-mail a Map Specialist for assistance.

Software	NFIP Revisions and Amendments	Coastal Theory and Mapping	GIS and Advanced Mapping Technology Tutorial Series	Other Tutorials
Quick-2, Version 2.0 CHECK-RAS, Version 1.1 RASPLOT, Version 2.1.0 National Flood Frequency	Letter of Map Amendment Letter of Map Revision	Coastal Tutorial featuring CHAMP	Introduction to GIS Tutorial Using GIS to Create DFIRMs Using GIS, DFIRM, and Other Data for Sample Community Applications	How to Read a Flood Insurance Rate Map How to Read a Flood Insurance Study MNUSS Tutorial for Users * MNUSS Tutorial for Controllers * Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Self-Assessment Tool

Software

NFIP Revisions and Amendments

Coastal Theory and Mapping

GIS and Advanced Mapping Technology Tutorial Series

Other Tutorials

Quick-2, Version 2.0

CHECK-RAS, Version 1.1

RASPLOT, Version 2.1.0

National Flood Frequency

Letter of Map Amendment

Letter of Map Revision

Coastal Tutorial featuring CHAMP

Introduction to GIS Tutorial

Using GIS to Create DFIRMs

Using GIS, DFIRM, and Other Data
for Sample Community Applications

How to Read a Flood Insurance Rate Map

How to Read a Flood Insurance Study

MNUSS Tutorial for Users *

MNUSS Tutorial for Controllers *

Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Self-Assessment Tool

Software

QUICK-2, Version 2.0 Tutorial
Quick-2, Version 2.0, is the latest version of a hydraulic analysis program used to compute water-surface elevations in open channels of all types. The Quick-2 Tutorial exposes the user to single-lot and multiple-lot case studies, demonstrating much of the program's functionality along the way.

Download the Quick-2, Version 2.0, software (now Windows NT compatible)
Download Sample Data Sets for use in Quick-2

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View the Quick-2 Bulletin Archive

CHECK-RAS, Version 1.1 Tutorial
CHECK-RAS is a program designed to verify the validity of an assortment of parameters found in the HEC-RAS hydraulics program. The CHECK-RAS tutorial will demonstrate the many functions of the program, including basic information about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers HEC-RAS program.

Download the CHECK-RAS, Version 1.1, software (now Windows NT compatible)
Download Sample Data Sets for use in CHECK-RAS

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View the CHECK-RAS Bulletin Archive

RASPLOT, Version 2.1.0 Tutorial
RASPLOT Version 2.1.0 replaces FEMA's FISPLOT program, which was previously used to develop flood profiles. The RASPLOT tutorial demonstrates the use of the software to generate flood profiles from HEC-2 and HEC-RAS models.

Download the RASPLOT, Version 2.1.0, software (now Windows NT compatible)
Download Sample Data Sets for use in RASPLOT

Subscribe to receive e-mail updates on RASPLOT news and information.

View the RASPLOT Bulletin Archive

National Flood Frequency (NFF) Tutorial
NFF is a widely used and accepted program, developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, that is used to estimate approximate peak discharges for ungaged basins. The NFF tutorial will help the user understand how the software is used in the NFIP to estimate peak discharges.

Get more information on the NFF, Version 3.1 program

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NFIP Revisions and Amendments

LOMA and LOMR-F Tutorial Series
This tutorial series explains the Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) and Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F) application processes, including all necessary forms and information. It also provides users with an online tool to complete portions of the required forms.

Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) Tutorial Series
This series of multimedia tutorials will guide users through the process of requesting LOMRs and conditional LOMRs. The series will include separate tutorials for the completion of revision requests including riverine, structural (dams/levees), coastal, and alluvial fan components.

Coastal Theory and Mapping

Coastal Tutorial featuring CHAMP
The Coastal Hazard Analysis Modeling Program (CHAMP) is a software program designed to enable the user to perform storm-induced erosion treatments, wave height analyses, and wave runup analyses associated with coastal flood hazard assessments. The tutorial will demonstrate the many functions of the program including entering, visualizing, tabulating and charting data, and performing coastal engineering analyses within a user-friendly environment.

Subscribe to receive e-mail updates on coastal hazard news and information.

View the Coastal Hazard Bulletin Archive

GIS and Advanced Mapping Technology Tutorial Series

Introduction to GIS
This tutorial provides an overview of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, including what a GIS is, what is needed for a GIS, basic mapping terminology, and how a GIS is used to produce maps and other information. This tutorial leads into a second, more advanced tutorial about FEMA's use of GIS technology to create DFIRMs.

Using GIS to Create DFIRMs
The second in the series, this tutorial provides viewers with information on FEMA's use of GIS technology to create DFIRMs. Topics to be addressed include DFIRM components; graphic, base map, and metadata specifications; and database design.

Using GIS, DFIRM, and Other Data for Sample Community Applications
The third in the GIS Tutorial Series, this module provides users with information on the use DFIRM, GIS, and other data to produce sample community applications within the context of FEMA's flood hazard mapping and mitigation efforts.

Other Tutorials

How to Read A Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Tutorial This tutorial educates users on the use and application of FEMA FIRMs. Each component of the FIRM is explored. The tutorial includes a section that contains examples of getting specific information from FIRMs.	*How to Read A Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Tutorial* This tutorial educates users on the use and application of FEMA FIS texts. Each component of the FIS, including profiles, cross sections, and notes is explored and explained.
*Mapping Needs Update Support System (MNUSS) Tutorial for Users* * This tutorial will assist the user in completing the MNUSS Data Worksheet, entering or editing needs into the database, and viewing reports for mapping needs updates for their respective states or regions. (Username and password required to enter MNUSS)*	*Mapping Needs Update Support System (MNUSS) Tutorial for Controllers* * This tutorial will cover all of the information in the user tutorial, along with details for generating reports specific to mapping needs or communities, ranking, panel analysis, unit costs and cost distribution, and creating multi-jurisdictional groups. (Username and password required to enter MNUSS)*
*Is the Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program Right for You?* The CTP Self-Assessment Tool is for potential participants who are interested in learning more about the CTP program. Through the following series of informative and easy-to-follow screens, you will be able to assess whether the CTP program is a good fit for you and the organization you represent. Subscribe to receive e-mail updates on CTP news and information. Name: E-mail:

Last Updated: Monday, 25-Oct-2004 08:45:12 EDT