$1M in federal funding could provide flood warning equipment in WilCo

“It's really looking at a holistic system—it’s not just buying a siren, it’s buying the detection equipment [and] the coordination piece of that,” Clements said.

The OEM will identify locations most prone to flooding in the county to come up with a project proposal for the grant. Proposals are due to the TWDB by Dec. 31.

“It goes beyond just looking at what areas are prone to flooding,” Clements said. “We're looking at the most vulnerable populations in those areas.”

There is no local match requirement for the grant.

Why now?

TWDB is administering the program pursuant to Senate Bill 3 and Senate Bill 5, which awarded flood prevention grants to 30 counties. Grants will be dispersed after project plans are submitted.

“I just want to commend Bruce and our entire OEM staff [going] back to the floods in July. All the excellent work they did to protect life and property was amazing,” County Judge Steven Snell said.