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 8th 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.

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
Emily Hathcock, BRADD
The Official Guide to Becoming a CFM
Mike Greene, Stantec
Teresa Ford-Leach, FEMA Region IV
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 15th 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
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 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
Kristen Hurns, FEMA Region IV
Mario Sebastiani, AECOM
Above The Flood – Flood Resilient Residential Construction
Alex VanPelt, KDOW

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:
- Wetland Prioritization Tool
- KY-Wetlands Rapid Assessment Method
- KY-Wetlands Rapid Assessment Method-GuidanceManual
Kristen Hurns, FEMA Region IV
Weather Awareness for a Rural Nation
Jane Marie Wix, NWS Jackson & Jason York, KYEM
Landslide Susceptibility and Risk
Matt Crawford, KGS


WARN — Weather Awareness for a Rural Nation
