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Ocean Shores says current funds and grant extensions should cover tsunami tower planning costs
Summary
City staff reported plans for a vertical evacuation (tsunami) tower are roughly three-quarters complete and that existing grants and an expected extension from the Washington State Department of Commerce should cover near-term planning costs; officials said future towers will require additional state or federal assistance.
Ocean Shores Public Works staff reported that design plans for a vertical evacuation (tsunami) tower are about 75% complete and that existing grant funding should cover planning costs for this first phase.
City staff said the project team will finalize invoices once plans reach 95% and will seek reimbursements from FEMA and the Department of Commerce. Staff said they will return any unused funds for the first phase to FEMA. The department is also seeking an extension from the Washington State Department…
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