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Profile of James Demby, Head of FEMA National Dam Safety Program
Came accross and interesting profile of this gentleman from FEMA who is their top Dam Safety expert. James Demby is the senior technical and policy adviser and program manager for the FEMA National Dam Safety […]
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GRL Helps on Floodwall in Area Ravaged by Hurricane Sandy
GRL Engineers are providing wave equation analysis, dynamic pile testing (PDA), and CAPWAP analysis for a US Army Corps flood control and storm surge project on the New Jersey coast. They have been involved in […]
Press Releases
New Costs for New Orleans 100-Year Hurrican Protection
Corps Releases New Risk Maps for the New Orleans Area;
Powell Releases New Costs for 100-Year Hurricane Protection
Administration to work with Congress for additional drainage measures beyond 100-year commitment
NEW ORLEANS (August 22, 2007) – Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding Donald E. Powell and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Director of Civil Works Maj. General Don T. Riley today detailed the improved hurricane protection that will be provided to New Orleans area residents once the city’s levees are built to the 100-year level. In addition, Powell announced $6.3 billion of further funding needed for improved protection for the New Orleans area and the Administration’s plan to secure necessary funds to complete the work by 2011.
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