FEMA Allocates Funds for Flood Mitigation in Flagstaff
In a significant move to bolster flood prevention, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has sanctioned $600,000 to assist Flagstaff in managing flood risks in a neighborhood adjacent to Highway 180.
This funding is earmarked for an upgrade to the stormwater infrastructure, where two outdated 18-inch storm pipes will be replaced with a more robust 48-inch pipe. This enhancement is aimed at swiftly channeling stormwater away from residential areas and thoroughfares, directing it efficiently into the Rio de Flag.
Ed Schenk, the City of Flagstaff’s Stormwater Manager, explained, “This just makes sure it gets there a little faster and gets it off of people’s properties, and gets it underground and then to the Rio, and then we can move it through town.”
Without these improvements, the Coconino Estates neighborhood faces the risk of severe flooding during intense monsoon seasons.
The City of Flagstaff has indicated that the $2 million Meade Lane Project, which incorporates this initiative, will help maintain affordable stormwater utility rates for both residents and local businesses. The project is slated to commence in the fall, with completion expected by the following spring.
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