The Town of Glasgow
Housing Relocation and Floodproofing

Glasgow, VA - The Town of Glasgow is located at the confluence of Virginia's Maury and James Rivers and at the base of steep mountain slopes. Flash flooding and river flooding occurs when hurricanes and storm systems stall against the mountains. In the past thirty years, the Town has been hit by six major flood events. More than 50 percent of the Town lies in the floodplain.

The Town will relocate, elevate, and acquire approximately 56 houses. By April 1999, the project had relocated three houses, elevated two and acquired eight. As of June, 2000, the project has elevated 11 houses, relocated eight houses, and acquired 16 houses. During the summer of 1999, two more houses were be elevated.

Through the use of these three mitigation options, the Town intends to move people out of harm's way and prevent property damage. Land acquired by the Town will be held as open space.


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Rockbridge County,
Virginia

Flooding

Quick Facts

Sector:
Public

Cost:
$1,930,968.00 (Estimated)

Primary Activity/Project:
Acquisition/Buyouts

Primary Funding:
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)