News From…
Congressman Dennis Cardoza
18th Congressional District of California
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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2007 |
CONTACT: Jamie McInerney (202) 225-6131 |
| WASHINGTON – Today Congressman Dennis Cardoza announced a comprehensive meeting on August 23, 2007 to discuss flood control and levee issues. The conference will be attended by elected officials and flood control managers from San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Merced Counties, as well as representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE), and the State Resources Agency (representing the California Department of Water Resources and State Reclamation Board).
The San Joaquin Valley faces significant challenges regarding levee upgrades, safety certification, and maintenance. FEMA and COE are both in the process of updating their flood maps and assessing the condition of the levees in the region. For communities protected by levees, this mapping review project could have a significant impact if levees have not been properly maintained or if they do not meet the new standards. The certification of levees is vitally important because those which do not meet federal standards will no longer be eligible for key types of federal assistance.
This meeting will provide an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the federal mapping and certification process. Additionally, by bringing together all levels government throughout the region, Mr. Cardoza hopes to identify strategic priorities and common purpose, so federal and state government can provide greater assistance to local communities.
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Thursday, August 23, 2007
1:00 – 4:00pm
San Joaquin Council of Governments
555 E. Weber Avenue
Stockton, CA 95202
RSVP to Teresa Kinney
(209) 527 – 1914
teresa.kinney@mail.house.gov
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