September 1, 2006
ERA's technical staff has passed a rigorous education and testing program to earn the designation of Certified Floodplain Manager

WARRENVILLE, Ill. - As part of the firm’s desire to better serve its valued clients, Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. (ERA) has invested in its already experienced staff to assure that they have an even greater knowledge of the complex regulations associated with Special Flood Hazard Areas. As a result of this effort, 60% of the company’s technical staff has passed a rigorous education and testing program to earn the designation of Certified Floodplain Manager. As CFMs, ERA’s personnel have a proven level of expertise in:

• Floodplain mapping
• Requirements and standards of the National Floodplain Insurance Program
• Requirements and standards of Illinois’ floodplain management programs
• Administrative procedures needed to make floodplain management work within your community

The benefit to our clients is that you will receive the “best-of-the-best” information, guidance and cost-effective solutions for even the most complex of floodplain and storm water management issues. With ERA’s CFM designated staff members, you can be confident their knowledge will be used to navigate all of the applicable rules and regulations and permits so that your project’s outcome is not jeopardized. Along with this knowledge, our proven design and engineering expertise and project management skills further ensures that all of your project goals will be achieved.

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. (ERA) is a full-service consulting engineering, environmental science and surveying firm serving Midwestern clients since 1990. With offices in Warrenville, Geneva and Chicago, ERA offers broad experience on a wide variety of projects for public and private sector clients. For more information about ERA, call (630) 393-3060 or visit us online at www.eraconsultants.com.