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Flood Risk & Recovery Series

Louisiana REALTORS • Feb 02, 2021

We are pleased to offer this monthly virtual series in collaboration with the FEMA outreach and DOTD education teams to provide REALTORS® with helpful information regarding flood insurance, disaster preparation and recovery. We will update this page regularly with new registration links, session recordings and more as they become available, so please check back often. Please note: There is no CE credit for attending these sessions.


With federal participation, this training is required to be accessible to people with disabilities. Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) will be provided and streamed to the user's internet-connected computer. If you need to request an additional accommodation, like a sign language interpreter, please make your request to rebecca.dake@fema.dhs.gov a week before the session you wish to attend. Last minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to fill.

 2021 Schedule:

March 3rd at 10 AM

  • Elevation Certificate Basics: What You Should Tell Buyers & Sellers

    Speakers:

    • Gilbert Giron & Rebecca Dake - FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
    • Pam Lightfoot - Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's Floodplain Office

    An elevation certificate is a form that documents key elevation and flood risk information about structures like the height of the lowest floor and machinery. Many NFIP participating communities use the elevation certificate to make sure structures are built and rebuilt to local flood safety standards. It is required for communities in the NFIP Community Rating System, and flood insurance agents use elevation certificates to get accurate quotes for flood insurance. 

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April 7th at 10 AM

  • Flood and Flood Insurance Implications in the Seller's Disclosure

    Speakers:

    • Gilbert Giron & Rebecca Dake - FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
    • Pam Lightfoot - Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's Floodplain Office

    Our speakers will take a close look at questions on the seller's disclosure that have flood risk, flood insurance and floodplain development implications. Learn how to advise your clients to find additional flood history information, including how your clients can request their structure's NFIP flood loss history.

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 May 5th at 10 AM

  • Effects of Map Changes on Flood Insurance - What REALTORS Need to Know

    Speakers: 

    • Bruce Bender – FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
    • Diane Howe – Risk MAP Lead for FEMA, Region 6

    Flood risks are changing in Louisiana and FEMA is working with its Cooperating Technical Partner, the Louisiana Department of Transportation, to update the flood maps across the state. These include recently issued preliminary flood maps (e.g., Terrebonne, Lafourche, LaSalle Parishes) and effective flood maps (e.g., Plaquemines, Jackson, Winn Parishes). This session will help stakeholders better understand the changes being made and how those changes affect flood insurance requirements and insurance options. During this 1-hour course, REALTORS will:


    • Hear about the mapping projects and better understand where the changes are occurring;

    • Learn about the potential impacts on flood insurance requirements;

    • Hear more about the National Flood Insurance Program’s available insurance rating options;

    • Review recent related changes to the National Flood Insurance Program; and

    • Walk away with online tools and resources to assist you.


    While CECs are not available for this webinar, by attending you will become better prepared when your clients call, as they will view you as an important resource to help explain their changing flood risks.

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June 2nd at 10 AM

  • How to Prepare for Hurricane Season

    Speakers:

    • Gilbert Giron, CFM, Regional Flood Insurance Liaison | Federal Insurance Management Agency/FEMA
    • Tammara Crawford, Preparedness Officer | LA GOHSEP
    • Ron Henderson, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Consumer Advocacy, Diversity & SHIIP | Louisiana Department of Insurance
    • Ed Sutherland, Compliance Manager, State of Louisiana | Louisiana Office of Community Development/Louisiana Watershed Initiative
    • Danielle Wagner, CPIA, CISR, Board Member | Professional Insurance Agents of Louisiana
    • Sidra Goldwater, Disaster Recovery & Rebuilding Advisor, Chief Administrative Office | Fannie Mae

    You are not fully prepared for hurricane season unless you know you will be able to recover after a hurricane. Flood insurance is needed on top of your homeowner's insurance to cover flood damage. Separate wind or hurricane insurance is also often needed as well to cover your home from wind and water damage that comes in from the top.

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July 7th at 10 AM

  • Don't Be Caught Off Guard: Know the Difference Between Flood Insurance & Disaster Assistance

    Speakers:

    • Gilbert Giron & Rebecca Dake - FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
    • Pam Lightfoot - Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's Floodplain Office
    • Angele Rogers - FEMA Individual Assistance (IA)

    Don't rely on federal disaster assistance. It is only available after certain presidentially declared disasters and most flooding events are localized and do not rise to federal disaster level. Even if it is available, disaster assistance is designed to make your home safe and sanitary, while flood insurance can get you closer to your pre-disaster condition.

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August 4th at 10 AM

  • Flood Map Changes: What They Mean & What You Should Recommend

    Speakers:

    • Gilbert Giron & Rebecca Dake - FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
    • Pam Lightfoot - Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's Floodplain Office

    Flood maps are a snapshot in time, and over time, flood maps can change. Updated flood maps provide a more accurate picture of a property's flood risk. Learn some of the reasons why maps change, where you can find out more information about map changes, what implications they have on flood insurance requirements and rates and floodplain development regulations. 

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September 1st at 10 AM - CANCELLED

  • How Real Estate Professionals Can Get Involved in Local Flood Mitigation Efforts

    Speakers:

    • Rebecca Dake, Doray Hill, and Shontae Davis- FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
    • Sean Wyatt and Marion Pearson - GOHSEP
    • Pam Lightfoot - Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's Floodplain Office

    Hear about ways you can get involved in flood mitigation efforts in your community. If your community participates in the Community Rating System, they may be looking for volunteers to serve on their public information committee. Planning, outreach, and education activities will be stronger with your unique real estate professional's perspective. Learn about FEMA's mitigation grants and what part you may be able to play in your community.

November 3rd at 10 AM

  • How to Ensure Your Premium Is Properly Rated

    Speakers:

    • Gilbert Giron & Rebecca Dake - FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
    • Pam Lightfoot - Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's Floodplain Office

    Structure owners often have key information that can help ensure their flood insurance premium is properly rated. Learn about mitigation actions and follow-up steps that need to be taken that can potentially provide cost-savings on flood insurance premiums.

Watch Recording Session Materials

In addition to this series, FEMA is also hosting a series of workshops throughout the year to help anyone (homeowners, business owners, etc.) who is looking to build back safer and stronger after the disasters of 2020 with the ultimate goal of reducing the future loss of life and property. Click here to learn more about these sessions and to register today.

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