Federal Emergency Management Agency

Gaylord eyes 500-year Opryland levee

Reed tells analysts company won't wait if community planning takes too long

Nov 2, 2010 12:22 PM

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Flood lawsuit claims tearout was premature

River Plantation homeowner accuses management company and others of compounding the damage

Oct 18, 2010 2:44 PM

Brentwood biz prepares new FEMA flood maps

Stantec, a Brentwood-based consulting firm, has a contract with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to prepare updated county flood insurance rate maps, which are necessary for communities to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Read more at this link.

Jul 8, 2010 10:40 AM

Housing Fund aims for $50M in flood aid

The Housing Fund and Mayor Karl Dean on Tuesday rolled details of a plan to help home- and business owners who will need flood-related assistance beyond federal disaster aid and Small Business Administration loans. Regions Bank on Tuesday said it will give $1 million for the effort.

Metro officials are using a three-tiered approach to determine the type of aid available for a flood victim: First, applicants will be offered a 4 percent interest loan, worth up to $100,000, to be paid back from five to 20 years. If an owner cannot repay a loan, a grant capped at $10,000 would be offered. If a gap still remains after the grant, then a 0 percent interest loan worth up to $20,000 is available to some homeowners.

Jun 30, 2010 8:04 AM