Online Tutorials...
QUICK-2, Version 2.0 Tutorial
Quick-2, Version 2.0, is the latest version of a hydraulic analysis program used to compute water-surface elevations in open channels of all types. The Quick-2 Tutorial exposes the user to single-lot and multiple-lot case studies, demonstrating much of the program's functionality along the way.
Download the Quick-2, Version 2.0, software
(now Windows NT compatible)
Download Sample Data Sets for use in Quick-2
View the Quick-2 Bulletin Archive
CHECK-RAS, Version 1.1 Tutorial
CHECK-RAS is a program designed to verify the validity of an assortment of parameters found in the HEC-RAS hydraulics program. The CHECK-RAS tutorial will demonstrate the many functions of the program, including basic information about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers HEC-RAS program.
Download the CHECK-RAS, Version 1.1, software
(now Windows NT compatible)
Download Sample Data Sets for use in CHECK-RAS
View the CHECK-RAS Bulletin Archive
RASPLOT, Version 2.1.0 Tutorial
RASPLOT Version 2.1.0 replaces FEMA's FISPLOT program, which was previously used to develop flood profiles. The RASPLOT tutorial demonstrates the use of the software to generate flood profiles from HEC-2 and HEC- RAS models.
Download the RASPLOT, Version 2.1.0, software
(now Windows NT compatible)
Download Sample Data Sets for use in RASPLOT
View the RASPLOT Bulletin Archive
National Flood Frequency (NFF) Tutorial
NFF is a widely used and accepted program, developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, that is used to estimate approximate peak discharges for ungaged basins. The NFF tutorial will help the user understand how the software is used in the NFIP to estimate peak discharges.
Get more information on the NFF, Version 3.1 program
View the NFF Bulletin Archive
NFIP Amendments and Revisions...
LOMA and LOMR-F Tutorial Series
This tutorial series explains the Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) and Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F) application processes, including all necessary forms and information. It also provides users with an online tool to complete portions of the required forms.
NFIP Training Workshops...
E273 Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP Napa, California (Details
forthcoming)
April 16 - 19, 2007
For more information email: Carol Tyau-Beam
E273 Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP Emmitsburg, Maryland (Emergency
Management Institute)
October 2 - 6, 2007
For more information visit:
http://training.fema.gov/index.asp
Other Tutorials...
How to Read A Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Tutorial
This tutorial educates users on the use and application of FEMA FIRMs. Each component
of the FIRM is explored. The tutorial includes a section that contains examples
of getting specific information from FIRMs.
How
to Read A Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Tutorial
This tutorial educates users on the use and application of FEMA
FIS texts. Each component of the FIS, including profiles, cross
sections, and notes is explored and explained.
NFIP
Training Station
This training module is design to train agents to effectively
market, sell, and service flood insurance policies. Additional
levels of training also offers training on how to properly
use the Elevation Certificate, practical training on rating
an elevated building, the claims process, ICC, writing commercial
and condominium policies, and the Community Rating System.
Coastal Theory and Mapping...
Coastal Tutorial featuring CHAMP
The Coastal Hazard Analysis Modeling Program (CHAMP) is a software program designed to enable the user to perform storm-induced erosion treatments, wave height analyses, and wave runup analyses associated with coastal flood hazard assessments. The tutorial will demonstrate the many functions of the program including entering, visualizing, tabulating and charting data, and performing coastal engineering analyses within a user-friendly environment.
View the Coastal Hazard Bulletin Archive
GIS and Advanced Technology Mapping Tutorial Series...
Introduction to GIS
This tutorial provides an overview of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, including what a GIS is, what is needed for a GIS, basic mapping terminology, and how a GIS is used to produce maps and other information. This tutorial leads into a second, more advanced tutorial about FEMA's use of GIS technology to create DFIRMs.
Using GIS to Create DFIRMs
The second in the series, this tutorial provides viewers with information on FEMA's use of GIS technology to create DFIRMs. Topics to be addressed include DFIRM components; graphic, base map, and metadata specifications; and database design.
Using GIS, DFIRM, and Other Data for Sample Community Applications
The third in the GIS Tutorial Series, this module provides users with information on the use DFIRM, GIS, and other data to produce sample community applications within the context of FEMA's flood hazard mapping and mitigation efforts.
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