Miami-Dade County Gets Special FEMA Region IV Recognition
Release Date: June 21, 2002
Release Number: R4-02-38
Atlanta, GA -- Miami-Dade County was recognized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region IV Saturday for its work in building the Tamiami Canal (C-4). In recent years numerous hurricanes and storms have each dumped more than 12-inches of rain on the area where rainwaters tend to stay put and not run off, even though there are many canals.
"While we cannot prevent hurricanes, tornadoes and other disasters from occurring, we can do something to reduce the possibility of personal injury and the amount of property damage," said FEMA Region IV Director Ken Burris. "That is what Disaster Resistant Communities are all about."
Following the "no-name" storm in October 2000, the flood control portions of the state sponsored Local Mitigation Strategy were implemented in a way that would end the flooding once and for all. This tremendous job called for the cooperation of many federal, state and local agencies.
The award was presented during the Southeast Disaster Resistant Communities Summit in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 22. The award was in the Multi-Jurisdictional Efforts category, one of 12 categories in which government entities, businesses and individuals were recognized for their work in safeguarding communities by making them more resistant to natural disasters. Award recipients were nominated by county, state or federal emergency management workers.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 27-Aug-2003 11:47:05