DATE:
July 17, 2024
02
TO:
Board of Supervisors
Flood Control District Board of Directors
SUBJECT
Title
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS DESIGNATING OFFICIAL SIGNATORIES FOR FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND GRANT PROGRAMS AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
San Diego County's unincorporated region has recently experienced significant flooding that has damaged infrastructure, residences, and businesses. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assists states and local communities with programs, technical support, and grants to help protect residents and businesses against flooding. FEMA's hazard mitigation assistance grant programs provide funding for eligible mitigation activities that reduce disaster losses and protect life and property from future natural disasters. Local funds can be used to leverage FEMA grants to construct drainage improvements that protect residents and businesses, especially those in underserved areas.
In California, many of these programs are administered by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) on behalf of FEMA. Grant funds are available for projects to rebuild communities after a major disaster in a way that reduces future disaster losses, help communities reduce risks from future disasters and natural hazards, and reducing the risk of flood damage to NFIP-insured buildings. FEMA currently offers the following hazard mitigation programs to eligible municipalities, agencies, and organizations:
* Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
* Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program
* Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities (BRIC)
These FEMA programs can provide funding to support County of San Diego (County) flood protection and drainage improvement projects, such as culvert replacements and channel improvements that are identified in the Department of Public Works' Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), as well as emergency projects or multi-jurisdiction...
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