BOARD01993

• Board Meeting Date: 11/15/1984
• Description: Agenda, Minutes, Memos
• Board Meetings - Doc Type: Meeting

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entities. No federal assistance funds were available to
individuals nor for debris cleanup. bank stabilization and
agricultural damages.

As a result of the floods of 1983 and 1984. and limited
federal financial assistance. a number of flood-related
activities and issues evolved for the flooded areas:

1. Temporary dikes and protective works

These activities were accomplished without federal
assistance or designs. and most without 404 permits. Most
protective works will remain in place.

2. Streambank erosion

Due to the prolonged runoff. severe streambank erosion was
experienced in the flood areas. There are no programs which
provide assistance to private property and lands.

3. Stream sedimentation and debris

All major streams experienced large amounts of sediment
buildup and debris deposits. With the exception of bridge
openings. there are no federal or state programs for stream
rehabil i tation.

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4. Streambank protection measures

Communities and landowners implemented measures to reduce
the amount of erosion. principally rock jetties or riprap along
bends of streams.

5. Flood insurance coverage

The state was successful in changing FEMA policy
regulations to cover losses resulting from rapid streambank
erosion. The loss must occur as a result of a single flood
event.

6. Corps of Engineers 404 permit program

Many negative aspects of the program surfaced because of a
number of temporary dikes or because protective works were
constructed in violation of the program. In the fall of 1984.
the Corps issued orders for the removal of a number of well-
constructed dike/levee systems.

7. State mitigation plan

As a result of the federal disaster declaration. the State
must update and revise the 1982 plan. This is a requirement of
. the federal-state d(~ela[ation agreement. The plan will be

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