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Official website of the Alabama Association of Floodplain Managers


AAFM was organized and is operated to promote education, policies and activities that prevent and/or mitigate future flood losses, costs and human suffering caused by flooding in the State of Alabama and to protect the natural and beneficial functions of Alabama floodplains.

Membership is open to local and state officials, engineers, land surveyors, planners, building officials, engineering contractors and individual citizens interested or engaged in the management of floodplains in Alabama. AAFM sponsored conferences and seminars provide up-to-date educational programs and network opportunities with others interested and experienced in floodplain management, flood risk reduction, and community resiliency from flood disasters. Our annual Newsletter, provided under "Quick Resources" in the left sidebar, provides information about State and national topics relating to training, technical resources, and subject matters of interest for floodplain managers.

If you are interested in becoming part of our association, please contact us or complete a membership application ONLINE or you can download a pdf copy HERE. If you'd like to find out more about the benefits of being an AAFM member, please go to our Membership Information webpage for more information (Member Information).
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AAFM 2024 Fall Conference

Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach, AL| October 28th - 30th 
- Address: 27200 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL 36561 | Phone: (251) 981-9811 


The 2024 AAFM Fall Conference will be heading back to the beach this year!  Use the links below to register for the conference and reserve your stay.

AAFM 2024 Fall Conference Page

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AAFM 2024 Spring Workshops

AAFM is excited to announce we will have two spring workshops again this year; one in the Birmingham area and another in the Foley area. More details for the individual workshops can be found by following the links below.

2024 Spring Workshop South       Agenda

2024 Spring Workshop North        Agenda





AAFM Spring Workshops Archives (2023 & 2022)

Copies of the presentations from the 2023 and 2022 workshops are available for viewing and downloading by going to the link below. We thank you for joining us in our Spring Workshops, and we hope to see you at the Fall Conference and future Spring Workshops!

Conference & Workshop Presentations


 

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Alabama Office of Water Resources NFIP Office

Upcoming Events in 2024:
 
Lunch & Learn Webinar - April 25, 2024 - Model Floodplain Development Ordinance for Communities with Coastal Flood Hazards

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Recent AL NFIP Office Events:

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Shared Training Opportunities from FFMA (Florida Floodplain Managers Association)

FFMA Training Classes Schedule

CRS Manual Hacks Lunchtime Webinars

HEC-RAS Training



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FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT & ASSOCIATION NEWS
Association of State Floodplain Managers News

National News Updates
For news and updates regarding floodplain management issues for ASFPM, FEMA, and other agencies go to the image below.

ASFPM News & Views Newsletter
For the latest version of the Association's newsletter go to the link below. It is printed bi-monthly and includes articles and updates on the Association's activities involving national floodplain management policy,  FEMA National and Regional News, the ASFPM Foundation, flood hazard mapping and mitigation issues, and the NFIP. 

Community Rating System News

CRS Training Opportunities
CRS Webinar Series: These webinars provide training opportunities to communities that are not yet participating in the Community Rating System or local government staff that are new to the CRS, and to local government staff with experience in the CRS. The Series includes basic introductory sessions and more advanced topics, most averaging about an hour in length.

EMI Courses: Community Rating System (CRS) training opportunities are offered throughout the year at the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Emergency Management Institute (EMI) and at field-deployed locations. New CRS coordinators are encouraged to attend the 4-day CRS class (E278). The course is free, and travel expenses are covered for those accepted to the EMI.

Videos: These are short 5 to 10 minute videos that provide an overview of the CRS. 

 Click the image to go to the training resources webpage. 

CRS News
The NFIP/CRS Update is a publication of the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System. It provides local officials and others interested in the CRS with news they can use.  Communities are encouraged to copy and/or circulate the Update and to reprint its articles in their own local, state, or regional newsletters. No special permission is needed. Click on the image below and go to the bottom of the landing webpage to find the newsletters in pdf format.

 







Alabama Office of Water Resources
Floodplain Management Program


AL Flood Risk Mapping Website
Alabama Office of Water Resources
Flood Risk Mapping Website


Association of State 
Floodplain Managers



ASFPM Certified Floodplain
Manager Program



FEMA's Floodplain
Management Website



FEMA's Map Service Center