FEMA Awards Nearly $2.5 Million For Sapulpa Flood Protection
Release Date: May 27, 2004
Release Number: R6-04-051
DENTON, Texas - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today it has obligated $2,499,000 to the state of Oklahoma to purchase flood-prone homes in Sapulpa. All of the 40 homes proposed for purchase are located in identified flood areas. Many have flooded repetitively.
“This project will prevent the tragedy that many Oklahoma families each year when floodwaters rise,” said Michael D, Brown, Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response. “Mitigation projects like this are wise investments in communities vulnerable to regular flooding.”
FEMA provides 75 percent of eligible project costs and the remaining 25 percent comes from local resources. Homeowners volunteered to participate in the flood protection project. The purchased homes will be removed from the floodplain and the area will remain open space maintained by the City of Sapulpa.
The federal funds are made available under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The state of Oklahoma administers the program.
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 the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Thursday, 27-May-2004 16:45:25