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Smith Announces Funding for Comal County Flood Prevention

Washington, Nov 16 -

Congressman Lamar Smith announced today that Comal County has been awarded a federal grant of over $10 million to help to reduce flood levels of Dry Comal Creek in southern Comal County, Texas.

 “This is great news for Comal County residents, and this funding will enable us to better protect homes, businesses and lives from flooding,” said Smith. “Past hurricanes have shown us how important it is to have flood prevention measures in place.  I will continue pushing for funding for critical projects like this to keep Comal County residents safe and help prevent devastating flood damage in the future.”

 “I want to express our sincere gratitude to Congressman Smith for his work on behalf of Comal County in obtaining this crucial flooding prevention funding,” said Comal County Commissioner Jan Kennady.  “We are so appreciative of his efforts.  This funding will enable us to reduce the impact of flooding in Comal County and save lives.”

 The flood reducing structure will be constructed on a tributary of Dry Comal Creek in southern Comal County, Texas, to reduce flooding levels on downstream waters, particularly Dry Comal Creek and the Guadalupe River.

 The federal funding has been approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  FEMA will obligate funding for this project directly to the state.  It is the state's responsibility to ensure that the grantee receives this award.