[Floodplain_managers] DLCD Floodplain Announcements July 2023

[Oregon Local Floodplain Managers]

Hello Floodplain staff,

Please see the following announcements on new FEMA and ASFPM resources, the Annual NORFMA conference, and future Floodplain Training Opportunities.

New FEMA Mailbox for Issues Using the New Elevation Certificate Form
As you are likely aware, FEMA released the updated Elevation Certificate form<https://www.fema.gov/flood-insurance/find-form/underwriting> on July 7, 2023. Since then, multiple users have reported issues with downloading and using the new form. FEMA is working on a solution to these issues, but in the interim has provided the attached Troubleshooting document to assist with downloading the Elevation Certificate. If you have questions or concerns using the Elevation Certificate, or are still unable to access it, please email nfipunderwritingmailbox at fema.dhs.gov<mailto:nfipunderwritingmailbox at fema.dhs.gov> for assistance. Users have reported issues such as an inability to enter "N/A", character limitations, and an inability to edit Section G once digitally signed.

New FEMA Substantial Damage Quick Guide
FEMA released a Quick Guide on Substantial Damage, available at: Substantial Damage Quick Guide | FEMA.gov<https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/substantial-damage-quick-guide#:~:text=If%20the%20cost%20to%20repair,and%20prevents%20future%20disaster%20suffering.> This guide provides an overview of the considerations officials in NFIP participating communities must make when evaluating a structure for substantial damage or substantial improvement.

New Reasonably Safe from Flooding FEMA Technical Bulletin 10
FEMA updated NFIP Technical Bulletin 10, "Reasonably Safe from Flooding Requirement for Building on Filled Land," in March 2023. To add this updated version to your inventory of FEMA Technical Bulletins and Guides, go to: NFIP Technical Bulletin 10 - Reasonably Safe from Flooding Requirements (fema.gov)<https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_nfip-technical-bulletin-10.pdf>

NORFMA Annual Conference
Northwest Regional Floodplain Management Association will hold its Annual Conference in Spokane Valley, Washington, September 19-22, 2023. A draft 2023 Conference Program is available at norfma_2023program_draftv2.pdf (starchapter.com)<https://norfma.starchapter.com/images/downloads/norfma_2023program_draftv2.pdf>. We hope many Oregon Floodplain Managers will be able to attend and look forward to seeing you. Register at: Northwest Regional Floodplain Management Assoc. - Meeting/Event Information (norfma.org)<https://norfma.org/meetinginfo.php?id=48&ts=1684781706>.

New ASFPM No Adverse Impact Legal Guide
Provides legal reference for floodplain administrators, elected officials, and planners https://floodsciencecenter.org/products/no-adverse-impact-legal-guide/

Upcoming Floodplain Training Opportunities
Available at: https://atkinsglobalna.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=atkinsglobalna&service=7

  *   July 27, 2023: Preparing for a Community Assistance Visit
  *   August 10, 2023: NFIP Basics
  *   August 15, 2023: FEMA's Revised Elevation Certificates. Training will cover the sections of this important form, tips for reviewing ECs for compliance, and checklists and resources available for communities.
  *   August 17, 2023: Floodplain Development Permit Review
  *   August 17, 2023: Inspecting Floodplain Development



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Rachel Six
Natural Hazards Planner - Flood | Planning Services Division
Pronouns: she/her
Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development
635 Capitol Street NE, Suite 150 | Salem, OR 97301-2540
Cell: 971-375-6352 | Main: 503-373-0050
rachel.six at dlcd.oregon.gov<mailto:rachel.six at dlcd.oregon.gov> | www.oregon.gov/LCD<https://www.oregon.gov/LCD>


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