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Office of the Governor of Louisiana - Mon October 08, 2018
Louisiana Governor Awards $41M in Grants to Address Flooding in Coastal Areas
Gov. John Bel Edwards has awarded more than $41 million to six coastal parishes for flood-resilience improvement projects developed through Louisiana's Strategic Adaptions for Future Environments (LA SAFE)....
Associated Press - Thu September 27, 2018
New Hampshire Crews Repair Road Damage From Heavy Storms
DUBLIN, N.H. (AP) Cleanup and road repairs are under way in southwestern New Hampshire after flash flooding washed out a number of roads, causing major damage. The state Department of Transportation is working to repair roads as people assess damage to their own properties caused by the Aug....
AASHTO Journal - Mon September 17, 2018
State DOTs Respond as Hurricane Florence Hits East Coast
Though downgraded to a Category 2 storm before making landfall, the 100 mph-plus winds and heavy rains generated by Hurricane Florence were expected to affect five states along the U.S. east coast: North and South Carolina in particular, along with parts of Georgia, Virginia and Maryland....
Hawaii DOT - Wed September 12, 2018
HDOT Reports Effects of Storm on Hawaii's Roads
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) responded to flooding events on Kauai late Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. HDOT engaged in flood response on Kauai and Oahu on Aug. 28, 2018. KauaiThe preliminary 24-hour rainfall total for Hanalei as of 6 p.m....
Associated Press - Wed August 29, 2018
Voters OK $2.5B Bond on Harvey Anniversary
HOUSTON (AP) Voters in Houston and its surrounding county marked the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey coming ashore by approving the issuance of $2.5 billion in bonds to fund flood-control projects that might mitigate the damage caused by future storms....
Emily Buenzle - Thu July 26, 2018
Hersheypark, Knoebels, Area Roads Close After Historic Flooding
With rainfalls topping 7 to 11 inches over five days in central Pennsylvania, roads, bridges and local attractions have seen the effects of flash flooding. As of Thursday morning, the following roads were reported closed, according to PennLive:PA 443 eastbound between Exit US22/US322 West and Firehouse RoadPA 443 in both directions between Mumma Road and Appleby RoadPA 325 in both directions between Peters Mountain Road and Carsonville RoadManada Bottom Road in both directions between Moyer Road and Furnace LaneRoute 39 eastbound between Allentown Boulevard and Park Boulevard and Hershey Park DriveCanal Street / Union Deposit Road in both directions between Hershey Road and Sandbeach RoadPark Boulevard and Hershey Park Drive and Allentown BoulevardRoute 743 in both directions between Laudermilch Road and Hersheypark Drive and Allentown BoulevardLocal Amusement Parks ClosedBoth Hersheypark in Hershey, Pa., and Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pa., have been closed due to historic flooding....
Associated Press - Tue July 17, 2018
Army Corps Announces $5B for Texas Flood Control Projects
HOUSTON (AP) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced Texas will be getting nearly $5 billion to help build critical flood mitigation projects in the state, which is still recovering from Hurricane Harvey....
Associated Press - Wed July 11, 2018
Michigan Seeks Federal Assistance for Road Repairs
HOUGHTON, Mich. (AP) Michigan is asking the federal government for help paying for repairs to flood-damaged roads in the Upper Peninsula and says road damage is expected to exceed $28.7 million. The Michigan Department of Transportation announced June 26 that it's submitted a notice of intent to the U.S....
Mon March 05, 2018
City Begins $35M Project to Improve Drainage, Enhance Jack's Pond in Great Kills
The New York City Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Design and Construction (DDC) announced that work is under way on a $35 million project to improve drainage and enhance Jack's Pond in the South Shore's Great Kills neighborhood....
Thu March 01, 2018
Team to Design Coastal Resilience for Bridgeport, Conn.
WSP, Arcadis, Waggonner & Ball, and Yale Urban Design Workshop announced their selection to design resilience measures to minimize flood risk and account for sea level rise affecting Bridgeport's South End businesses and residents....
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