KAMM’s Regional Representatives and Representative At-Large Alex VanPelt successfully completed excellent training days in each of KAMM’s four regions. Held in Hopkinsville, Louisville, Georgetown, and Hazard, 20 educational presentations and one really interesting tour were shared with 90 attendees!

Thank you to all of our presenters for sharing your expertise with the KAMM family — the knowledge you provided will go with us back to our communities as we continue our mitigation missions together for the Commonwealth.

In the following sections, we have a recap for you of each training.

Region I

The KAMM Region I training was led by Region I Representative, Angela Herndon, March 8^th at the Hopkinsville Public Works Complex. Topics were selected based upon input provided by the Region I members at the 2022 KAMM conference during the regional meeting.

**Alex VanPelt, KY NFIP & CRS Coordinator**

Link to the Region I training agenda: Region I Training Agenda

You can view the presentation slides at the links below:

Introduction to CEDS_ Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Bertha Partin, EDA

Integrating Hazard Mitigation Planning and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Planning

Emily Hathcock, BRADD

The Official Guide to Becoming a CFM

Mike Greene, Stantec

FY_2022_NOFO_Webinar

Teresa Ford-Leach, FEMA Region IV

Sinkholes and Slides and Surficial Geology, Oh My! Serving the Commonwealth with LiDAR Data at the KGS

Meredith Swallom, KGS

Post Disaster Recovery Case Studies-Role of Engineers and Urban Planners

Robert L. (Bob) Pickerill, PE, Bell Engineering

Thanks to Hopkinsville Public Works for hosting the Region I training!

Region II

The KAMM Region II training was led by Region II Representative, Joe Sullivan, March 15^th at the USACE Louisville District McAlpine Locks & Dam. Topics were selected based upon input provided by the Region II members at the 2022 KAMM conference during the regional meeting.

Thanks to the USACE Louisville District for providing the training facility and tour!

Link to the Region II training agenda: Region II Training Agenda

You can view the presentation slides at the links below:

The Official Guide to Becoming a CFM

Mike Greene, Stantec

FY_2022_NOFO_Webinar

Teresa Ford-Leach, FEMA Region IV

Henderson County Weather Ready Community Project

Tim Troutman, Henderson County OEM

Intro to National Water Prediction Service (NWPS) & new NWS Hydro Forecasts

Andrea Schoettmer, NWS Louisville

After our afternoon session, attendees ventured into the beautiful, chilly spring weather as McAlpine Lockmaster Jay Rickman led a very informative tour of the Locks and Dam.

Region II Photos

Region III

The KAMM Region III training was led by Region III Representative, Mario Sebastiani, March 22nd at the Scott County/Georgetown EMA Office. Topics were selected based upon input provided by the Region III members at the 2022 KAMM conference during the regional meeting.

Thanks to Michael Hennigan and the Scott County/Georgetown EMA for providing the training facility!

Link to the Region III training agenda: Region III Training Agenda

You can view the presentation slides at the links below:

A Tale of Deception and Despair – Mitigated (A Local Success Story

Michael Hennigan, Georgetown/Scott County EMA

Conservation Easements and Riparian Buffers

Jeremy Reynolds & Elise Ketz, Georgetown/Scott County Planning Commission

FY_2022_NOFO_Webinar

Kristen Hurns, FEMA Region IV

Dam Emergency Action Planning

Mario Sebastiani, AECOM

Above The Flood – Flood Resilient Residential Construction

Alex VanPelt, KDOW

**Mario Sebastiani, AECOM: Dam Emergency Action Planning**

Region IV

The KAMM Region IV training was led by Region IV Representative, Kevin Miller, March 29th at the KY River Area Development Office. Topics were selected based upon input provided by the Region IV members at the 2022 KAMM conference during the regional meeting.

Thanks to KRADD for providing the training facility!

Link to the Region IV training agenda: Region IV Training Agenda

You can view the presentation slides at the links below:

The Official Guide to Becoming a CFM

Mike Greene, Stantec

Planning For Kentucky’s Future One Wetland at a Time

Michaela Lambert, KDOW

Additional Wetlands Resources:

FY_2022_NOFO_Webinar

Kristen Hurns, FEMA Region IV

Weather Awareness for a Rural Nation

Jane Marie Wix, NWS Jackson & Jason York, KYEM