Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Implementation

This course provides a detailed understanding of FEMA’s final rule on floodplain management, focusing on the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS). It addresses changes in floodplain definitions, nature-based solutions, and the effects on FEMA’s grant programs.

In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the purpose and scope of the final rule.
* Identify the key changes from the NPRM to the final rule.
* Learn about the FFRMS and its approaches.
* Recognize the compliance requirements and effective dates.
* Analyze the potential impacts on stakeholders and FEMA’s grant programs.