The federal government is quietly redrawing the disaster recovery map—and states may soon be footing a much larger share of the bill. FEMA’s new director, David Richardson, says a 50/50 cost split is coming, doubling what states currently pay for natural disaster[...]
Tag: Flood Recovery
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FEMA halts enforcement of flood protection rule for public buildings
FEMA is stepping back from a key rule meant to protect public buildings from flood damage, a move experts say could put communities at risk. The Federal Flood Risk Management Standard required structures in flood zones to be rebuilt with future flooding[...]
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Grand Forks City Council moves forward with phase one of Greenway updates, It’s Hard to See What Minot’s Doing
Grand Forks is gearing up for a touch of transformation, focusing on the Greenway. The City Council just backed Houston Engineering to design the first phase of essential upgrades, funded by a hefty $3.49 million grant through the National Park System’s Outdoor[...]
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‘Canoe safari,’ riverfront walk and more among proposed features in Cedar Rapids’ Greenway Plan
As Minot continues to rebuild and add protection following the 2011 flood, we need to be on the look out for other communities on the same path. Cedar Rapids is one of those places. They are currently seeking community input for their[...]
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City Council and Staff in the Dark over CDM Smith Low-Income Housing Activities
A committee created to advise City Council on how to spend portions of the $74.3 million National Disaster Resilience Competition award is off to a less-than-transparent start. The Minot Affordable Housing Advisory Committee met for the first time on February 15, and[...]
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Grand Forks: Flood protection reducing risk, but not eliminating it
Grand Forks is almost 20 years removed from the flood that decimated the City. Permanent flood protection has been in place now for many years, but in looking back on the event, officials are reminding citizens they do not have flood prevention.[...]
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Listen: Old-Ramstad School Site a Priority for Disaster Resilience Funding
In January, the City of Minot was awarded ~$74 million through the Housing and Urban Development’s National Disaster Resilience Competition. Since the award announcement, the City has been patiently awaiting federal guidance as to which parts of our competition application were funded,[...]
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Flood Therapy: Tell us all the ways in which the water displeased you
Yesterday, the City and local officials commemorated the 5-year anniversary of the sounding of the sirens. Back in 2011, those sirens signaled the start of the flood. Their sound lasted only a few minutes; the water stayed for weeks. And the ripples[...]
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Friends of the Souris Organizes to Advocate for River
We’re very excited to tell everyone about a new organization that’s formed in Minot. Friends of the Souris River is a grassroots group with the mission of making the Souris River in Minot a point of community pride. We’re planning a river[...]
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Now Vacant Lot in NW Minot Raises Questions about Flood Recovery & Acquisition Spending
The site of a former home in Northwest Minot raises questions about the City of Minot’s flood recovery acquisition programs and demolition procedures. Acquired by the City of Minot in May of 2015, the home in question was previously located at 708[...]
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Almost five years after devastating flood, Minot tries to rise above the water
Some coverage on our flood recovery from an outside source. Barry Amundson writing for the Grand Forks Herald provides an insightful look at our recovery process and the current status. [...]Read More... from Almost five years after devastating flood, Minot tries to[...]
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Riverfront greenway begins to emerge in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids flooded in 2008; the recovery there serves as a valuable measuring stick for Minot’s recovery. This story is from last summer, but seems all the more relevant as the City’s resilience spending becomes front and center news. [...]Read More...[...]
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One Man’s Opinion: We Can & Must Do Better on Flood Control
At a recent meeting sponsored by the Corps of Engineers regarding flood control, the attendees were advised it would probably be over 20 years before the Souris River flood control project is completed. Several credible local persons involved with the project conceded[...]
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Dikes Need Repairs to Assure Corps Help
Existing flood control dikes in and around Minot need repairs, and until we get that done, finding federal help from the Corps of Engineers may prove to be difficult. That was the message delivered to Ward County Commissioners Tuesday. Source: KX News:[...]
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Compare Minot: Coverage of Grand Rapids Disaster Resiliency Competition Application
Kent County Michigan and the City of Grand Rapids are competing for the same $1 billion in federal funding that Minot is through the National Disaster Resiliency Competition. Want to see what direction they’re taking their application? There are a few similarities,[...]
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It’s Back (Almost) — Victoria Bridge Lifted Into Place
The Victoria Bridge was lifted into place this morning. It will be some time before the paths and connecting areas are open to pedestrian traffic, but this is still a welcome sign of progress. [...]Read More... from It’s Back (Almost) — Victoria[...]