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Mitigation Minute: Native Village of Newtok

FEMA awards $6.7 million for Native Village of Newtok, Alaska, relocation efforts.

Bethany Beach Removable Access Ramp

BETHANY BEACH, DE - Major coastal storms, with approximately a six-year frequency, severely damaged the old permanently-installed handicapped beach access ramp. This presented danger from wind-borne and water-borne debris to the adjacent fixed structures as well as any passersby.

Erosion Control Project Protects Historic West Jonesport Cemetery

JONESPORT, ME – The town of Jonesport, Maine, overlooks Chandler Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. It offers a spectacular water view and maritime activities such as fishing and pleasure boating.

Glen Campbell Borough Stream Crossing Replacement Project

INDIANA COUNTY, PA - Only two roads leading into Indiana County. One of them frequently experiences washouts from flooding. Unfortunately, this roadway is a primary access route for residents and emergency personnel.  

Township Undertakes Dune Stabilization Project to Mitigate Flood Damages

ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ - The project is located in the West Atlantic City portion of Egg Harbor Township and consisted of dune stabilization in three sections of shoreline along the north shore of Lake’s Bay, a large tidal embayment behind the barrier beach located south of Ventnor