Commonwealth Awards $8,925,048 in Nationally Competitive Mitigation Grants

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Published: September 13, 2021

RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) announced today the receipt of pre-disaster funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These awards were received under the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) funding from the FY 2019 competitive cycle.

“VDEM continues to strongly support local governments in meeting their risk reduction goals through the FEMA hazard mitigation assistance grants. In addition to reducing the risk, the city of Roanoke’s project will add to the already existing Lick Run greenway project, which has environmental and social benefits for the community,” said State Coordinator of Emergency Management, Curtis Brown.

VDEM administers these federal funds on behalf of FEMA. The state does not provide matching funds for the PDM or FMA grants which are nationally competitive grant programs.

Applicant
Project Name
Federal Share
Non-Federal Share
Total Grant
Federal Share
Program
Chesapeake, City of
Acquisition and Demolition of 3 Residential Structures
$1,145,710
$103,290
$1,249,000
92%
FMA
Roanoke, City of
Acquisition and Demolition of 5 Repetitive Loss Structures and Creation of a Wetland
$3,671,316
$1,223,772
$4,895,088
75%
PDM
Vinton, Town of
West Cedar Village Acquisition of 6 Flood Prone Structures (with 19 units)
$674,217
$224,739
$898,956
75%
PDM
Virginia Beach, City of
Elevation of 6 Residential Structures
$1,882,004
$0
$1,882,004
100%
FMA
Total Project Costs
$7,373,247
$1,551,801
$8,925,048

VDEM is now accepting applications for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant and FMA for fiscal year 2021. In addition, the application period is open for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program under Disaster 4602 February Ice Storm. All applications can be submitted in vdem.emgrants.com. For additional information on other mitigation grant funding opportunities, please contact: Debbie Messmer – State Hazard Mitigation Officer at debbie.messmer@vdem.virginia.gov

VDEM works with local government, state and federal agencies and voluntary organizations to provide resources and expertise through the five mission areas of emergency management; prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery. To learn more about ways VDEM is working to improve disaster preparedness, response and recovery, visit www.vaemergency.gov.

Agency Contact

Lauren Opett

Director of Communications and Chief Agency Spokesperson

lauren.opett@vdem.virginia.gov

Debbie Messmer

Hazard Mitigation Grants Manager

debbie.messmer@vdem.virginia.gov

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