Fema Obligates $406,000 For Ohio County Sewerage Repairs
Release Date: October 18, 2004
Release Number: 1558-061
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CHARLESTON, W. Va. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is obligating $406,494 for repairs to two sewerage systems in Ohio County, W.Va., that were heavily damaged by flooding during Hurricane Ivan. The repair work is getting underway and the federal funds will reimburse 75 percent of the costs of the two projects, estimated at $541,993. The state of West Virginia will provide the remaining funding.
The repair reimbursements will go to:
- The town of Triadelphia, where 1,430 feet of sewer piping were damaged or clogged with debris. This line runs beneath the bed of the Little Wheeling Creek. The federal share of the work here is $235,194.
- The Ohio County Public Service District, upstream of Triadelphia, where 497 feet of sewer lines were damaged or clogged. This system runs below the beds of the North Fork of Short Creek, Short Creek and Little Wheeling Creek. The obligated federal share of the repair work is $171,300.
Both creek systems flow into the Ohio River.
Heavy Ivan-induced rains caused the creeks to rise rapidly on September 16 and 17. At the request of West Virginia Governor Bob Wise, President Bush declared a major flooding disaster in the area on September 20.
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Monday, 18-Oct-2004 16:43:08