Central Shenandoah Valley Planning District Kicks Off It's Project Impact Effort
Release Date: November 2, 2000
Release Number: R3-00-30
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STAUNTON, Va. -- The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission today hosted a celebration that kicked off their Project Impact effort. The district was named a Project Impact community in September.
About 40 local officials attended the kick-off, which included remarks by Glasgow, Virginia Mayor Sam Blackburn and a musical performance by "Kamille: A flood revisited in song." The mayor recounted his more than three decades experiences with flooding in Glasgow and gave his appreciation to FEMA and others who are rebuilding the town through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The musical performance puts in song the emotional devastation that Hurricane Camille caused in the region.
The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission covers five counties, five cities and eleven towns in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. The valley has had a history of repetitive floods that have caused loss of life, millions of dollars in damage, and has had long-term effects on property owners and local businesses. Project Impact will help educate valley citizens so they can better prepare for disasters.
Last Modified: Friday, 14-Nov-2003 09:54:50