2020 KAMM Virtual Conference
Mitigation in a Virtual World – Can’t Stop KAMM!

September 21, 2020 – Preconference Sessions and Workshops
September 22 – 23, 2020 Annual Conference
Thank you for attending the Conference!
Monday, September 21, 2020
Link to Preconference Agenda – KAMM Preconference Agenda. Includes abstract and bio links
Links to Workshop Presentations
NFIP 101 An Intro to Floodplain Management Workshop – Alex VanPelt
3-Hour KDOW Workshop Presentation
2-Hour FEMA and KDOW Workshop Presentation
Tuesday September 22, 2020
Link to Conference Agenda – 2020 KAMM Conference agenda Final. Includes abstract and bio links
Link to presentations
KAMM Welcome & Conference Virtual Overview – Presentation
Esther White, KAMM Vice Chair
Welcome –KAMM State of the Union – Presentation
Mike Greene, KAMM Chair
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Programs – Presentation
Geni Jo Brawner, KYEM, KAMM At-Large Representative and 2014 KAMM Mitigation Manager of the Year
Floodplain General Permit – An Introduction– Presentation
Alex VanPelt, KDOW, KAMM Region III Representative
2020 KAMM USACE 101– Presentation
Dan Vogler, USACE Louisville
Watershed Management and Hazard Mitigation Planning – Collaborative Benefits in a Changing Climate– Presentation
Mahtaab Bagherzadeh and Perry Thomas, KDOW
Proactive Data Collection for Flood Warning – abstract & bio
Chuck Kozora, OTT HydroMet
Do you need a 401 Water Quality Certification – Presentation
Beth Harrod and Cabrina Pennington, KDOW
Louisville MSD Active Shooter Live Exercise: An Exercise in Human Capital Resiliency – abstract & bio
John “J P” Carsone, Louisville MSD, 2019 KAMM Mitigation Manager of the Year
Two 2019 Grant Community Grant Award Winners
Community Grant Overview– Presentation
Mario Sebastiani, Awards & Grants Committee Chair
Wednesday September 23, 2020
Link to presentations
BRIC – FEMAs New Non-Disaster Grant Program – Presentation
Esther White, UK HMGP, KAMM Vice Chair and 2013 KAMM Mitigation Manager of the Year
Kentucky Silver Jackets Briefing
Facilitated by Carey Johnson, KDOW, KAMM Immediate Past Chair
Partner Agencies
- USACE – Louisville– Brandon Brummett
- USACE – Huntington– Charles Goad
- USACE – Nashville–
- FEMA Region IV – Jessica Granell
- USGS – Pete Cinnotto
- EPA – Drew Parker
- NWS – Louisville – Andrea Schottmer
- Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) – Geni Jo Brawner
- Kentucky Division of Water – Carey Johnson/Alex VanPelt
- Kentucky Geological Survey – Matt Crawford
- Kentucky Department for Local Government – Aaron Jones
- Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) – J P Carsone
- KAMM – Mike Greene/Carey Johnson
Blue Skies or Disaster State – What is Role of Local Floodplain Manager – Presentation
Alex VanPelt, KDOW, KAMM Region III Representative
Which Grant is Best for My Project – Presentation
Lori Rafferty, Louisville MSD
Energy Resilience Planning in the Commonwealth – Presentation
Amanda LeMaster, Energy and Environment Cabinet, 2016 Mitigation Manager of the Year
Risk Management in Site Design – Do Not Forget to Look Offsite – Presentation
Byron Hinchey, S&ME, Inc.
Challenges – Stream Restoration and Floodplain Regulations – Presentation
Jimmy Stahl, Zach Dettlinger & Ivan Valentic, GPD Group
Landslide Hazard and Risk Assessments for Big Sandy ADD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan – Presentation
Matt Crawford, KGS
Thanks to our 2020 KAMM Speakers!