Media inquiries: Please contact Dave Neudeck, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov, 804-786-5053.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 05, 2013
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Grants available for dam and floodplain projects
RICHMOND - Dam owners and local governments can apply for $305,000 in
grants available from the Virginia Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection
Assistance Fund. The maximum amount available per grant will be based on
project scoring and the total amount of funds requested. All grants are
reimbursements and require a 50 percent match. Requests must be submitted by 5
p.m. May 15, 2013. The fund is managed by the Virginia Department of
Conservation and Recreation.
Dam safety grants are available
for private dam owners and local governments. Grants can be used to develop dam
break inundation zone analysis, mapping and digitization; emergency action
plans; incremental damage analysis and engineering costs related to dam
repairs.
Local governments are also
eligible for flood prevention and protection grants. Funds can be used for
local flood warning and response systems such as reverse 911 and the web-based
Integrated Flood Observing Warning System or IFLOWS. Funds can also be used to
improve local floodplain programs including upgrades allowing localities to
participate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Community Rating
System. Residents in CRS localities receive discounts on flood insurance from
the National Flood Insurance Program. Local governments can also use grant
funds to improve floodplain information and education programs.
A copy of the grant manual with
all criteria, conditions and submittal information can be found on the
department's website at www.dcr.virginia.gov.
From the homepage click on "Dam Safety and Floodplain Management." Or call DCR
with questions at 804-371-6095.
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