The Ohio Statewide Floodplain Management Conference is an annual training event that focuses on various elements of floodplain management, such as regulations, insurance, mapping, engineering, and natural benefits. The conference is intended to develop and expand the capabilities of floodplain management professionals throughout Ohio. Conference sessions are designed to provide local floodplain managers with information and skills necessary to implement effective floodplain management programs within their respective communities.
The Ohio Statewide Floodplain Management Conference is a cooperative effort between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), and the Ohio Floodplain Management Association (OFMA).
The conference offers twelve (12) Continuing Education Credits (CEC) toward Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification through the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). Credit approval for Building Officials is pending. Fifteen (15) Professional Development Hours (PDH) are available for Registered Professional Engineers.
All conference information will be posted on this website. For questions about this conference, please contact ODNR at 614-265-1006.
The Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) examination will be offered in coordination with the conference. For more information, visit www.floods.org.