WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman John L. Mica (R-Volusia) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) will release $7.5 million to Volusia County to cover part of the costs of the Volusia County Emergency Flood Management System, Drainage Project.
  Mica said, “These funds will be used to develop a flood control system that will hopefully prevent flooding problems like those Debary experienced in 2004 and 2008.”      ?An independent study by the National Institute of Building Science’s Multihazard Mitigation Council found that every dollar spent on mitigation can save as much as four dollars in response and recovery costs.  Rep. Mica added, “Extensive flooding in recent years has damaged approximately 200 homes and businesses in DeBary and blocked many roadways.  The new drainage system is designed to transfer water out of the lakes and lessen the likelihood of future damage.”
  The $7,490,232 grant covers 75 percent of the costs associated with a pump system that will reduce flood damages caused by overflowing landlocked lakes.
  Mica concluded, “I am pleased to have worked with FEMA to address this matter now rather than waiting to repair future flood damages caused by the lack of an adequate drainage system.”