Quick2 FEMA Tutorials

Quick2 was developed during the Microsoft DOS operating system and the Managing Zone A - FEMA 265 manual came with Quick2 software on a 3.5 inch floppy disk (in 1995). In addition FEMA created other references that showcased GIS and digital flood insurance rate maps (DFIRM) using interactive tutorials.

The tutorials are in the obsolete SWF format but are still available on FEMA's website site.  Quick2 is no longer available from FEMA but is still listed as approved software. The SWF files do not automatically play unless you install a player or use an on-line player.

Found an SWF online player and thought I would share. It's simple: download the SWF files below, open the ruffle.rs/demo/ web site in your web browser and drop the file in the window.

ENJOY👍

Quick-2 Tutorial Overview

The Quick-2 Tutorial is a very detailed explanation of the processes published in FEMA 265. Very informative even today.

GIS Tutorial Series II

GIS Tutorial Series III

The tutorial series above reflects FEMA's efforts to integrate GIS into the mapping process and documents the conversion of FIRM maps to DFIRM maps.

Managing Floodplain Development in Approximate Zone A Areas

This is the main reference for the BFE process as it existed in 1995. This copy has been highlighted for convenience. 

CAUTION: None of the above references are comprehensive or current. They are out of date and do not leverage current GIS capabilities or mapping practices. They are intended as historical references only.