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February 20, 2004

TWO MEETINGS SCHEDULED TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE BUYOUTS FOR HOMES IN THE FLOODPLAIN

SKAGIT COUNTY – Two public meetings are scheduled to discuss possible buyouts for homes in the floodplain. Skagit County and Dike District 12 intend to apply for Federal and State funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program administered by Washington State Emergency Management Division (EMD). Local funds will be used as a match if the projects are approved. The meetings are scheduled for:

Tuesday, March 2, 2004
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sedro Woolley Senior Center
715 Pacific St., Sedro Woolley

Tuesday, March 9, 2004
6:00 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Burlington City Hall Council Room
900 E. Fairhaven, Burlington

These meetings are a time for the public to share ideas and comments regarding potential projects and alternatives to address our flood hazard. “We are proposing programs to buy or move homes that have a history of flooding or threat due to erosion,” said Ann Marie Gutwein, Skagit County Public Works.

FEMA/EMD priorities are for owner occupied homes that have repetitive loss from flooding or erosion and have flood insurance. Comments will be taken at the meetings. If you cannot attend one of the meetings, send your comments by March 12, 2004 to Gutwein.

Contact Information: Skagit County Public Works
Ann Marie Gutwein, Programs Manager
1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273-5625
360.336.9400, ext 3126
annmg@co.skagit.wa.us