The Art and Science of FEMA Flood Maps: Where You Live Is What You Pay

Learn how FEMA flood maps impact your wallet and property value in this in-person lunch event, because where you live determine the costs.

By Broward Section of Florida APA

Date and time

Thursday, June 12 · 11:30am - 1pm EDT

Location

I T Parker Center

901 Northeast 3rd Street Dania Beach, FL 33004

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Speakers: Mark Hagerty, Flood Plain Manager City of Fort Lauderdale
Marcia Steelman, Engineer 3, Miami-Dade RER Water Management Division

Moderator: Marilyn Mammano, AICP, Former Chair Infrastructure Task Force, City of Fort Lauderdale.

Description:

Join us for an informative presentation about the art and science of developing the Broward County FEMA Flood Maps. What are the data inputs? What are the assumptions? What is the process? What is the Community Rating System? How much are you paying for flood insurance? How did Miami-Dade improve their Community Rating?This is a presentation for planners, elected officials and anyone interested in the factors that affect flood insurance premiums. Learn from experts what planners can propose and recommend to lower those costs.

1.0 CM Sustainability Credit pending

$10 for APA members; $20 for non-members (plus Eventbrite fees)

Organized by

Broward Section of Florida APA

The Broward Section of APA Florida is composed of local planners, architects, attorneys, city and county officials and others interested in the planning profession. We encourage to you to join our section membership if you live or work in Broward County. The Board meets monthly and we have a general membership meeting annually. We also host professional development sessions, city spotlight tours and networking/social gatherings monthly. We hope that if you are not already a member, you visit the membership section and submit your application. We also encourage students and elected or appointed officials to join our organization.