Texas' first-ever flood plan reveals that over 5 million Texans, approximately one in six state residents, are located in flood-prone areas. The San Antonio region faces potential costs of nearly $400 million for recommended flood mitigation efforts. A flood control project in the city added 6 miles of storm drains, replaced 9 miles of water mains, and 2 miles of sanitary sewers. Additionally, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced an extra $20 million in federal funding for the Central City flood control project, bringing the total funding to $443 million.
The additional $20 million brings the total federal funding of the Central City flood control project to $443 million, and will allow for the design completion of all major components, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said. https://t.co/ocwSj40984
Texas’ first-ever statewide flood plan estimates 5M live or work in flood-prone areas https://t.co/f7EOOhl72w
The project – which was split into two phases and covers 120 city blocks – added 6 miles of new storm drains, while replacing 9 miles of old water mains and two miles of sanitary sewers. https://t.co/15af9c9Lmc
The report also says the San Antonio area could pay the second-highest total – nearly $400 million – out of 15 Texas regions for recommended flood mitigation efforts. (Via @TexasTribune) https://t.co/9lj7lapi1P
More than 5 million Texans, or one in six people in the state, live or work in an area susceptible to flooding, according to a draft of the state’s first-ever flood plan. https://t.co/zPKC0g6cun