FEMA To Pay 75 Percent Of Cost For New Gulf Shores Emergency Berm
Release Date: September 10, 2003
Release Number: R4-03-171
Atlanta, GA - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has agreed to help the City of Gulf Shores pay for building an emergency berm intended to protect property and homes. The berm will be constructed along the beaches from the 2100 through the 2900 blocks of West Beach Boulevard and the Laguna Key subdivision that were heavily damaged by Tropical Storm Isidore in October, 2002.
"Part of FEMA's mission is to work with local and state governments to identify ways to mitigate future damage," said Michael D. Brown, Emergency Preparedness and Response Under Secretary for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency. "Building this berm in Gulf Shores will help protect lives and property when the next storm strikes."
FEMA will reimburse the City of Gulf Shores for 75 percent of the project's total estimated cost of $1,222,622. State and local government will cover the remaining 25 percent ($304,740). Construction of the emergency berm is expected to begin immediately.
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: Wednesday, 10-Sep-2003 14:09:33