County updates BRIC and flood‑resilience work; H&H studies underway
County staff reported the FEMA BRIC program has been reinstated and the county is conducting Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) studies under a pre‑disaster flood resilience grant to prioritize culvert and bridge upgrades; implementation costs remain large and will require future funding.
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County staff told the committee that the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program — once reported canceled — has been reinstated, potentially reopening a source of implementation funds for large mitigation projects. Staff described Vernon County’s pre‑disaster flood resilience award and said they are conducting 21 H&H studies across two watersheds to evaluate culverts, bridges and other infrastructure that may need upgrades.
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