Friday, June 11, 2010
Elkhorn City And Prestonsburg Get Flood Control Funds
KENTUCKY...
Gov. Steve Beshear and the Department for Local Government announced the award of Flood Control Matching Grants to Carroll, Hancock and Hopkins counties that will support assistance efforts with cleanup and repair costs associated with devastating natural disasters. In addition, Elkhorn City and the city of Prestonsburg will receive Flood Control Matching Grants toward updating sanitary sewer systems as part of Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment (PRIDE) Section 531 projects.
"They have shown great dedication to addressing the needs of their communities, whether by confronting the aftermath of natural disasters or improving sewer systems,” said Gov. Beshear. “As a result of these grants, our citizens will be healthier and safer, and land will be protected from further environmental damage and erosion
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