VA Floodplain Management Program
COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT
COURSE TITLE
ISO Presents the Community Rating System (CRS)
COURSE LOCATION
Fire Station 11, 1304 Big Bethel Rd, Hampton, VA 23666
COURSE DATE
COURSE TIME
July 27th, 2015
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
ISO CRS Specialist Christina Groves will present a day long course covering a
number of credit eligible activities in the community rating system. These
sections include 310: Elevation Certificates, 330: Outreach and PPI, 410:
COURSE DESCRIPTION Floodplain Mapping, 420: Open Space Preservation, 430: Higher Regulatory
Standards, 440: Flood Data Maintenance, 450: Stormwater Management,
510: Floodplain Management Planning, 540: Drainage System Maintenance,
and 600: Warning and Response.
WHY TAKE THIS
COURSE?
This course focuses on implementing various activities in the CRS. It is
invaluable for staff from both localities that currently participate in CRS and
wish to increase their points and those that are hoping to join the program. The
course will also include hands on exercises to tackle a variety of problems that
CRS communities often encounter.
INSTRUCTORS
This course will be taught by Virginia’s designated Insurance Services Office
(ISO) CRS specialist, Christina Groves.
Local officials responsible for administering local floodplain management
TARGET
ordinances. The course is limited to 30 participants. Preference will be given
AUDIENCE/DISCIPLINE
to community floodplain managers.
PARTICIPANT LIMITS
AND WAITLIST
CECs
COST
DON’T FORGET
Localities are limited to two participants each. Additional staff from a locality
may apply to the course waitlist. An email will be sent out to the waitlist on July
13th allowing for registration for any remaining seats which will be admitted on
a first-come, first-served basis. With sufficient interest, a second course may be
scheduled for 2015 so even if you cannot make this course, let DCR know you
are interested in attending another offering.
6 Certified Floodplain Manager CECs
Free. Lunch will be provided by DCR.
Bring a paper copy of your local floodplain ordinance. The course will have a
hands on exercise to evaluate opportunities to improve the level of protection
provided by your community ordinance while improving the amount
If you wish to register for this class, please fill out the attached training application and mail or fax it to the address at the
bottom. If you have any further questions, please contact Charles Kline at 804-625-3978 or Charles.kline@dcr.virginia.gov
Confirmations for training will be sent via email when possible.
COURSE TITLE
COURSE LOCATION
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
COURSE DATE
ISO Presents the Community
Rating System (CRS)
Fire Station 11
1304 Big Bethel Rd.
Hampton, VA 23666
July 27th, 2015
TRAINING APPLICATION FORM
Name (Last, First)
Current Position/Title:
Jurisdiction (Specify city/county or choose from the following: State Agency, Federal Agency, or Private Organization):
Mailing Address:
Phone (Work):
Phone (alternate):
Fax Number:
Email Address:
Discipline:
Floodplain Manager
Code Enforcement/Inspection
Planning
Municipal Manager
Public Works
Emergency
Management
Private Consultant
Community Official
Engineering
Other (Please
Specify):
Briefly describe your activities/responsibilities as they relate to the course.
Do you have any disabilities (including special allergies or medical disabilities) which would require special assistance
during your attendance at the training course? If so, please describe:
I certify that the information recorded on this application is correct.
Applicant Signature:
Date:
TO APPLY, PLEASE EMAIL, MAIL, OR FAX THIS APPLICATION TO:
Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation
Attention: Charles Kline
600 East Main Street, 24th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone Number: 804-625-3978
Fax Number: 804-371-2630
Charles.kline@dcr.virginia.gov