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SpatialNews.com Press Release
FEMA Mitigation Funding Protects Louisiana’s Fragile Coastline
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DENTON, Texas -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today it has obligated over $1.8 million to the state of Louisiana to construct rip rap protection at Montegut Wetlands in Terrebonne Parish. The project will protect a portion of Louisiana’s ecosystem that protects local communities by buffering storm surge.
“The goals of this mitigation effort are to save lives and property while minimizing the impact on the environment,” said Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response. “Healthy wetlands are critical to flood protection in south Louisiana, provide wildlife habitat and are important to the state’s economy.”
FEMA provides 75 percent of eligible project costs and the remaining 25 percent comes from local resources. Where feasible, recovery efforts incorporate mitigation measures to help protect against possible future flooding.
The federal funds are made available under the FEMA Public Assistance Program. The state of Louisiana administers the program under which eligible disaster-related costs are reimbursed to government units and certain non-profit organizations providing essential government-like services in the areas of emergency protective measures, debris removal and restoration of public facilities.
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.
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