Introduction to FloodAdapt ($850)

Service Description

FloodAdapt is an adaptation planning tool designed to help communities understand their flood risk and explore mitigation strategies. FloodAdapt integrates a fast compound flood model (SFINCS) with an impact assessment tool (Delft-FIAT), allowing users to create flood scenarios, apply mitigation measures, run simulations, and visualize results all through What You’ll Learn Through a combination of interactive lectures and practical exercises, you will: • Create and simulate historical and synthetic flood scenarios • Develop and apply mitigation measures to the simulations • Evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation measures • Learn the basics of how the underlying compound flood model (SFINCS) and impact assessment model (Delft-FIAT) work Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for: • Planners, engineers, floodplain managers, and resilience practitioners • Community organizations and agencies working on flood risk or adaptation planning • Students, researchers, and early-career professionals interested in applied flood resilience tools • Anyone looking for a practical, approachable way to explore flood scenarios and mitigation strategies No prior modeling experience is required – FloodAdapt is designed for users with a range of technical backgrounds. Course Format and Dates This online course includes self-paced learning and instructor-led sessions for flexibility and expert guidance. Online sessions: • Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – 9AM PT / 12PM ET to 12PM PT / 3PM ET • Thursday, April 30, 2026 – 9AM PT / 12PM ET to 12PM PT / 3PM ET To ensure personalized support, the course is limited to 8 participants per trainer, with ample time for Q&A. Course leaders: Lauren Schambach and Eskedar Gebremedhin Preparation and Technical Requirements Before the course, participants will receive: • Instructions for downloading and installing FloodAdapt software • Course data and materials System Requirements: • A Windows OS computer Sign up now to familiarize yourself with FloodAdapt! Note: Credit card fees are not refunded upon cancellation.