Afternoon – Breakout Sessions

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Session 1

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1:00 pm to 2:15 pm

The Community Rating System

Peter LaPolla, Planning Director, City of Cranston

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Low Impact Development: Benefits for Stormwater Infrastructure and Floodplain Management

Caitlin Chaffee, Policy Analyst, R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council

Rain Garden Design and Construction

Gina DeMarco, District Manager, Northern Rhode Island Conservation District

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Session 2

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1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

“Expanding Your Flood Knowledge” Four-Hour FIRA Flood Insurance Continuing Education

This certified seminar, presented as part of the Second Annual Rhode Island Flood Mitigation Association Conference, provides 4 continuing education credits and meets the FIRA of 2004 flood insurance requirement to renew a license. It is approved for continuing education credits in Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Hampshire.

COURSE OUTLINE SBS 1996

1:00-1:15 Introduction to The National Flood Insurance Program

History of the program, Congressional goals, disaster Assistance, who needs flood insurance and parties involved with the program.

1:15-1:25 How the National Flood Insurance Program works

Emergency Program and Regular Program

1:25-1:45 Definitions, Terms and Acronyms

Discussion of how they are used in flood insurance.

1:45-2:30 Policies Available, Coverages, and Program Rules

Discussion and instruction

2:30-2:45 Understanding of NFIP Pre-firm/Post-firm Regulations

Discussion

2:45-3:00 Break

3:00-4:00 Regulation and Rating Guidelines/Rules

Discussion/instruction and completion of rating sample Exercises

4:00-4:20 Residential Condominium Building Association Policy

Discussion on rating and regulations.

4:20-4:45 Endorsements, Cancellations, Claims Handling & Processing Procedures

Discussion and instruction

4:45-5:00 Questions & Answers