Course Overview
This course is designed to assist Insurance agents with their understanding of the Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) and Otherwise Protected Areas (OPAs). Agents must correctly identify buildings located in or near these protected areas to determine eligibility for flood insurance. In this course, we will review flood zones affected by the Act, describe the designation process, and discuss building eligibility in these designated areas on the NFIP flood insurance rate map.
Course Objectives:
- Recognize Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) and Otherwise Protected Areas (OPAs) on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
- Locate the CBRS and OPA designation dates
- Utilize the CBRS mapper
- Find the date of construction for a building
- Determine building eligibility for NFIP flood insurance
- Assist property owners with buildings in or near a CBRS boundary
Primary Audience
Insurance Agents, Engineers, Surveyors, Planners, Floodplain Managers, Building Code Officials and local officials who desire more information about Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) and Otherwise Protected Areas (OPAs) on the Flood Insurance Rate Map
Prerequisites
None