Flood mitigation assistance

The Texas Water Development Board has received a $786,613.79 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fund flood control initiatives across the state. The FMA program provides federal funding to state and local governments to reduce repetitive flood damage to properties insured under the National Flood Insurance Program.

This grant award will support a range of flood mitigation projects such as property acquisitions, elevations, drainage improvements, and flood risk assessments coordinated by the Texas Water Development Board. The agency will issue sub-awards to local entities like Jefferson County Drainage District 6 to implement on-the-ground flood control efforts in their communities. Through this FEMA funding, the Texas Water Development Board delivers critical services to enhance flood resilience and prevent future flood damage for residents across Texas.