National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Mitigation Webinar Opportunities

Louisiana REALTORS • November 11, 2020

If you were impacted by Hurricanes Laura, Delta and/or Zeta and are in the recovery process, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is here to help. They are hosting a series of workshops November 12-December 5 to help anyone (homeowners, business owners, etc.) who is looking to build back safer and stronger with the ultimate goal of reducing the future loss of life and property. Click the appropriate links below to view the number of educational webinars offered and to sign up today.


FEMA Community Education and Outreach Webinars for Survivors

Homeowners, renters and business owners will benefit from attending these free webinars on a variety of topics targeted to aid in hurricane recovery. The following nine webinars will be offered:


  • Small Business Administration
  • FEMA Individual Assistance – Disaster Assistance
  • Flood Mitigation Techniques
  • FEMA Individual Assistance - Housing Assistance 
  • Wind Mitigation Techniques
  • National Flood Insurance Program
  • Increased Cost of Compliance 
  • Substantial Damage 


Click below to register for any of these free webinars. No password is necessary to join the Adobe Connect sessions.

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For additional details, contact Cindy Wirz at 940-231-2754 or by email at Cynthia.Wirz@fema.dhs.gov.

FEMA Mitigation Funding Webinars for Local Officials, State and Federal Staff, and Groups Interested in Flood Risk Reduction
Many homeowners and business owners must not only make repairs after a disaster but may also need to potentially elevate, relocate or demolish their home or business. Compliance with building codes and locally-adopted NFIP regulations is a critical component when repairing or rebuilding. Mitigation funds can help break the cycle of a repeat disaster and build resilient Louisiana communities. The following two webinars, which will each be repeated, are being offered:
  • Mitigation Funding Overview for Substantially or Repetitively Damaged Properties
  • FEMA’s Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grants for Substantially or Repetitively Damaged Properties
Click below to register. No password is necessary to join the Adobe Connect sessions.
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For additional details, contact Rebecca Dake at 202-717-1566 or by email at Rebecca.Dake@fema.dhs.gov.

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