DETROIT – Through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, FEMA has awarded Detroit $933,750 to design a cost-effective flood mitigation project within and adjacent to the Michigan-Martin neighborhood on Detroit’s west side.
The project will help alleviate ongoing flooding issues in the downtown area.
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During rainfall events—regardless of their intensity—the city’s combined wastewater and stormwater sewer system can become overwhelmed, leading to localized flooding and basement backup.
Anticipated outcomes of this study will include the full design of a cost-effective flood mitigation project and a full application for Detroit to use for future funding opportunities, including a cost estimate, benefit-cost analysis, and implementation plan.
The BRIC program funds states, communities, tribes, and territories for eligible mitigation measures that support a more resilient nation, reduce disaster suffering, and avoid future disaster costs.
For this project, FEMA will pay 74% of the $1,255,500 eligible project cost, with the city of Detroit Water and Sewer Department providing the remaining 26%, or $321,750. To learn more about FEMA’s BRIC program, visit www.fema.gov/bric.
