Introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP 101) is a comprehensive introduction to the information needed to implement a local floodplain management program.  The primary objective of this training is to provide floodplain managers, planners, environmental scientists, and insurance professionals in Washington with an introduction to the principals of floodplain management and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Additionally, the course will focus on the implementation of floodplain management requirements found at 44 CFR 60.3 and RCW Chapter 86.16.

The course will be delivered in five 2.5 hour virtual sessions on Zoom. The sessions will take place from 1:30 - 4:00 pm on December 7, 8, 14, 15, and 16. 

Participants will have the option to log on 15 minutes early on day 1 for a brief introduction to Zoom. Additionally, once registration is full the CTP will reach out to the participants to sign up for 1 additional small group session that will focus on completing a mapping exercise with an instructor. This additional mapping session will be 30 minutes long and take place on Zoom. 

Instructors

David Radabaugh, is the State of Washington National Flood Insurance Program Coordinator at the Washington Department of Ecology.  Mr. Radabaugh holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Humboldt State University in Natural Resources Planning and Interpretation.  Mr. Radabaugh has worked in land use planning and permitting in western Washington for the past 25 years.  Mr. Radabaugh's current work includes providing technical support for the National Flood Insurance Program, grant management, and floodplain management planning. 

Lynn Schmidt is the Department of Ecology’s Statewide Flood Engineer for the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program, focusing on reducing flood risks to communities while enhancing natural floodplain functions.  She is the NFIP Coordinator for Eastern Region and provides floodplain management technical assistance to communities throughout the state.  Lynn holds a BS in Civil Engineering, MS in Environmental Engineering, and is a Professional Engineer and Certified Floodplain Manager. 

Matt Gerlach is a floodplain management planner with the Department of Ecology’s Southwest Regional office. Matt provides technical assistance to local governments implementing the National Flood Insurance Program, manages Floodplains by Design grants and assists with comprehensive flood hazard planning. Matt holds a B.S. and M.S. in Geology.

Alex Rosen is a Floodplain Management Planner with the Department of Ecology’s Southwest Regional Office. He provides floodplain management technical assistance to communities, and manages Floodplains by Design and other ECY grants.  Alex has been with Ecology for three years.  Alex received his MS in Natural Resource Mgmt and Master of Urban Planning from the University of Michigan.

Sandra (Sandy) Floyd is an NFIP Regional Coordinator for the Department of Ecology’s Central Regional Office.  Prior to joining Ecology her previous job history consisted of working in local government processing development applications as well as an engineering & survey firm creating development applications and submittal documents.  Having sat on both sides of the table helps to assist in implementing an effective floodplain management program.