TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
8 AM
NJAFM Golf Outing
McCullough’s Emerald Golf Links, Egg Harbor Township*
10 AM - 5 PM
Floodplain Management Basic Training*
Cleighton Smith, PE, CFM, Taylor Wiseman & Taylor
2 - 5 PM
Floodplain Management for Building Code Officials
Bob Burlew, Building Code Official, Borough of Eatontown, City of Long Branch
3 - 5 PM
Workshop: Financial Assistance for Rebuilding Activities Post-Disaster Under Section 1206 - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Thomas Song, FEMA Region 2
5 - 7 PM
Cracker Barrel Consulting Session
(Open to all conference attendees, food and beverages provided)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH
8 AM
Registration, Exhibits, Continental Breakfast
9 AM
Conference Welcome and Opening Remarks
Mike Graham, CFM and Mark Mauriello, NJAFM Conference Co-Chairs
9:15 -10:30 AM
Plenary Session 1: Federal Funding for Flood Mitigation
Funding for flood mitigation is available from FEMA, the Army Corp of Engineers and Small Business Administration. This session will provide an overview of Federal funding programs in support of flood mitigation, along with information about how to leverage resources to bring flood mitigation funding and projects to your communities.
10:30 – 11:00 AM
Conference Exhibits, Light Refreshments
11 AM – 12:15 PM
Concurrent Technical Session 1
1215 PM
Keynote Luncheon
Remarks by Elissa Commins, PE, CFM, NJAFM Chair
2 – 3:15 PM
Concurrent Technical Session 2
3:15 – 3:45 PM
Conference Exhibits, Light Refreshments
3:45 – 5:00 PM
Plenary Session 2: Hurricane Ian in Florida: Impacts and Implications for New Jersey
Ian was a Category 5 hurricane that made landfall in western Florida in September 2022, and was the third costliest weather-related disaster on record. In many ways, this storm was very similar to hurricane Sandy, with extreme storm surge, flooding and associated damages and recovery costs. This session will include an overview of Ian and Sandy, with a discussion of lessons learned, what worked and didn’t and what lies ahead to address storm hazard vulnerability in New Jersey.
5 - 7:00 PM
NJAFM Social Networking Event and Scholarship Auction
Unwind after a busy day, reconnect and network with friends and colleagues, meet with some amazing exhibitors, enjoy complimentary food and beverages and participate in our renowned auction, with all proceeds devoted to NJAFM training, education and scholarships.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26TH
8:00 AM
Registration, Exhibits, Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 AM
NJAFM Members Meeting
9:00 AM
Opening Comments: Joe Barris, CFM, NJAFM Executive Director
NJ Interagency Council on Climate Resilience
Through Executive Order No. 89, the Interagency Council on Climate Resilience (Interagency Council) was established by Governor Murphy to develop short- and long-term action plans that will promote the long-term mitigation, adaptation, and resilience of New Jersey’s economy, communities, infrastructure, and natural resources. In addition to these coordinated efforts, the Interagency Council will support the development and implementation of the Climate Change Resilience Strategy that will guide and inform State actions to address the impacts of climate change. This session will provide an overview of the Council’s work, how it will benefit NJ communities and how you can get involved.
10:30 - 11 AM
Conference Exhibits, Light Refreshments
11 AM – 12:15 PM
Concurrent Technical Session 3
12:15 - 2 PM
NJAFM Awards Luncheon
2 - 5 PM
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Exam*
2 - 4 PM
Ethics Training for PEs, PLSs, PPs, CFMs (open to all attendees)
Robin A. Kemper. PE, LEED AP, Pres.19.ASCE
Senior Risk Engineer, Zurich Resilience Solutions/Risk Engineering
Engineering concepts are often quantifiable and discreet. Engineers find themselves comfortable in this context. The works undertaken between civil engineers and their clients can pose unique challenges that require engineers to make judgements beyond the quantifiable. This presentation will provide an overview of Engineering Ethics and the ASCE Code of Ethics, and present and discuss the video Henry’s Daughters, a production by the National Institute for Engineering Ethics. This interactive workshop will strengthen your understanding of engineering ethics in an informative and entertaining setting
* Separate Registration Required
8 AM
NJAFM Golf Outing
McCullough’s Emerald Golf Links, Egg Harbor Township*
10 AM - 5 PM
Floodplain Management Basic Training*
Cleighton Smith, PE, CFM, Taylor Wiseman & Taylor
2 - 5 PM
Floodplain Management for Building Code Officials
Bob Burlew, Building Code Official, Borough of Eatontown, City of Long Branch
3 - 5 PM
Workshop: Financial Assistance for Rebuilding Activities Post-Disaster Under Section 1206 - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Thomas Song, FEMA Region 2
5 - 7 PM
Cracker Barrel Consulting Session
(Open to all conference attendees, food and beverages provided)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH
8 AM
Registration, Exhibits, Continental Breakfast
9 AM
Conference Welcome and Opening Remarks
Mike Graham, CFM and Mark Mauriello, NJAFM Conference Co-Chairs
9:15 -10:30 AM
Plenary Session 1: Federal Funding for Flood Mitigation
Funding for flood mitigation is available from FEMA, the Army Corp of Engineers and Small Business Administration. This session will provide an overview of Federal funding programs in support of flood mitigation, along with information about how to leverage resources to bring flood mitigation funding and projects to your communities.
10:30 – 11:00 AM
Conference Exhibits, Light Refreshments
11 AM – 12:15 PM
Concurrent Technical Session 1
1215 PM
Keynote Luncheon
Remarks by Elissa Commins, PE, CFM, NJAFM Chair
- Keynote Speaker: George Siegal, Director/Producer
- Founder of Move the World Films, Inc.
2 – 3:15 PM
Concurrent Technical Session 2
3:15 – 3:45 PM
Conference Exhibits, Light Refreshments
3:45 – 5:00 PM
Plenary Session 2: Hurricane Ian in Florida: Impacts and Implications for New Jersey
Ian was a Category 5 hurricane that made landfall in western Florida in September 2022, and was the third costliest weather-related disaster on record. In many ways, this storm was very similar to hurricane Sandy, with extreme storm surge, flooding and associated damages and recovery costs. This session will include an overview of Ian and Sandy, with a discussion of lessons learned, what worked and didn’t and what lies ahead to address storm hazard vulnerability in New Jersey.
5 - 7:00 PM
NJAFM Social Networking Event and Scholarship Auction
Unwind after a busy day, reconnect and network with friends and colleagues, meet with some amazing exhibitors, enjoy complimentary food and beverages and participate in our renowned auction, with all proceeds devoted to NJAFM training, education and scholarships.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26TH
8:00 AM
Registration, Exhibits, Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 AM
NJAFM Members Meeting
9:00 AM
Opening Comments: Joe Barris, CFM, NJAFM Executive Director
NJ Interagency Council on Climate Resilience
Through Executive Order No. 89, the Interagency Council on Climate Resilience (Interagency Council) was established by Governor Murphy to develop short- and long-term action plans that will promote the long-term mitigation, adaptation, and resilience of New Jersey’s economy, communities, infrastructure, and natural resources. In addition to these coordinated efforts, the Interagency Council will support the development and implementation of the Climate Change Resilience Strategy that will guide and inform State actions to address the impacts of climate change. This session will provide an overview of the Council’s work, how it will benefit NJ communities and how you can get involved.
10:30 - 11 AM
Conference Exhibits, Light Refreshments
11 AM – 12:15 PM
Concurrent Technical Session 3
12:15 - 2 PM
NJAFM Awards Luncheon
- NJAFM Awards
- NJAFM 2022-2023 Officer Election Results
- FEMA Updates, William McDonnell, Acting Director, Mitigation Division, FEMA Region 2
2 - 5 PM
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Exam*
2 - 4 PM
Ethics Training for PEs, PLSs, PPs, CFMs (open to all attendees)
Robin A. Kemper. PE, LEED AP, Pres.19.ASCE
Senior Risk Engineer, Zurich Resilience Solutions/Risk Engineering
Engineering concepts are often quantifiable and discreet. Engineers find themselves comfortable in this context. The works undertaken between civil engineers and their clients can pose unique challenges that require engineers to make judgements beyond the quantifiable. This presentation will provide an overview of Engineering Ethics and the ASCE Code of Ethics, and present and discuss the video Henry’s Daughters, a production by the National Institute for Engineering Ethics. This interactive workshop will strengthen your understanding of engineering ethics in an informative and entertaining setting
* Separate Registration Required