Federal Emergency Management Agency Grants $1,576,051 To Metro-Davidson County To Buy Homes
Release Date: September 4, 2003
Release Number: R4-03-170
Atlanta, GA -- The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced approval of a $1,576,050 grant to buy and demolish 12 structures in a Metro-Davidson County, Tenn. floodplain.
The properties are in the Wimpole Drive/Mill Creek area where repetitive flooding occurs. This acquisition project will support the community's effort to progressively mitigate the highest repetitive loss areas within its jurisdiction.
"Part of FEMA's mission is to ensure that communities are able to eliminate such hazards that result in continuing losses to properties and residents during disasters," said Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response Michael D. Brown. "This grant program helps make that happen."
Seventy-five percent of the cost, or $1,182,038 will be paid for by FEMA, with Metro-Davidson County providing the remaining $394,013.
Mill Creek has long been known for its flooding in Nashville and Nashville previously has performed other types of mitigation activities designed to lessen and eliminate flooding losses.
The FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides grants to states, local and private non-profit entities to implement preventative measures that may eliminate or substantially reduce the threat of damage from natural hazards.
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 Citizen Corps, the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Friday, 05-Sep-2003 09:30:53