Webinars on the Community Rating System
The CRS Webinar Series provides both live and on-demand training to communities that are not yet participating in the Community Rating System, local government staff who are new to the CRS, and those with experience in the program. The Series includes basic introductory sessions and more advanced topics, most averaging about an hour in length.
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| April 19 | Annual CRS Requirements |
| April 20 | CRS & Floodplain Species Assessment |
| May 10 | Developing a PPI and a Insurance Coverage Improvement Plan |
| May 11 | Watershed Master Planning (Activity 450) |
| June 14 | Flood Warning & Response (Activity 610) |
| June 15 | CRS & Substantial Damage Properties Management Plans |
| July 19 | Annual CRS Requirements |
| July 20 | Floodplain Management Planning (Activity 510) |
| August 16 | Preparing an Verification Visit |
| August 17 | Stormwater Management Regulations (Activity 450) |
| September 20 | Annual CRS Requirements |
| September 21 | FEMA’s Elevation Certificate |
| October 18 | FEMA’s Elevation Certificate |
| October 19 | CRS & Coastal Hazards |
| November 15 | FEMA’s Elevation Certificate |
| November 16 | CRS & Floodplain Species Assessment |
Registration
Click here and type “CRS” in the search field to view webinars that are now open for registration.
Emergency Management Institute 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. Click here for course information and schedules.
Videos
Community Rating System (CRS) Overview
Preparing for CRS Verification Visit
Preparing a CRS Annual Recertification
CRS Repetitive Loss Properties
CRS Activity 610 – Flood Warning & Response
CRS Activity 310 Changes for 2021
CRS Credit for Conservation & Recovery of Threatened & Endangered Species
CRS Elevation Certificate Training Series
CRS Users Groups
CRS communities across the country have formed CRS Users Groups to share information about CRS activities and credits. The groups also offer training opportunities. Click below for contact information for each group.
List of All CRS Users Groups