AUSTIN, Texas — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $6.8 million to the Harris County Flood Control District for debris removal following Hurricane Harvey.  The flood control district removed more than 135,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris left behind by Harvey that was deposited on roadways, residential streets, rights of way, culverts, bridges and drainage networks.  The total cost of the debris removal exceeded $7.6 million. FEMA’s grant of more than $6.8 million required $762,632, or a 10 percent nonfederal contribution, from the applicant.  The grant comes...

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DENTON, TX –– New flood maps become effective on September 13, 2019, for Mayes County, OK. Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low to moderate, or high-risk flood zone. By understanding flood risks, individuals can decide which insurance option is best for their situation.  Community leaders can use these maps to make informed decisions about building standards and development that will make the community more resilient and lessen the impacts of a flooding event.“Keep in mind,” states FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Robinson,...

DENTON, TX –– New flood maps become effective on September 13, 2019, for Ottawa County, OK. Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low to moderate, or high-risk flood zone. By understanding flood risks, individuals can decide which insurance option is best for their situation.  Community leaders can use these maps to make informed decisions about building standards and development that will make the community more resilient and lessen the impacts of a flooding event.“Keep in mind,” states FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Robinson,...

Denton, TX – The revised preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and unincorporated areas of Plaquemines Parish, LA.  Officials encourage property owners to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.                                                                                                                                                   This is Plaquemine Parish’s first set of Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). FIRMs serve multiple purposes, including defining Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) and setting rates for flood insurance. SFHAs are areas at high risk for flooding. Communities and residents...