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<br />I <br />I <br />J <br />,~ <br />~ i <br /> <br /> <br />After the town was flooded in 1979 and again in 1982. <br />Kampsvllle, illinois. residents and local officials decided they <br />wanted to do something about this recurring problem. They <br />knew that they were not going to stop the Illinois River from <br />flooding and that to build a levee large enough would require <br />. removing many. of the buildings they wanted to protect. <br />Therefore. theY began a systematic planning process to <br />. .. , review' alternative ways to reduce flood losses. One of the <br />.first things they did was 'ask for help. The state floodplain management agency <br />provided them with staff support. During a series of planning meetings. other <br />agencies were invited to explain their Ideas and tell how they could help. <br />It soon became apparent that the best solution was to purchase and relocate <br />the worst-hit buildings. Because this would leave the town with a large open <br />area. folks started talking about what they would do with it. They were also <br />concerned that they would loSe some businesses when the flood-prone properties <br />were bought out. During this process. they realized that they had to thin,k about <br />more than just flooding; they had to consider the future of their village and its <br />economic base. <br />After that. they expanded their planning process to encompass other goals. <br />including redeveloping the acquired area. designing a park. and building a base <br />for tourism. The Village started sponsoring recreation activities. including an <br />annual celebration that brings in hundreds of people. They now view the <br />riverfront as a resource. not a problem area. <br />Kampsville received over $1 million to buy 50 properties and convert flooded <br />and dilapidated buildings to open space. The money was also used to elevate <br />some buildings that were not flooded very deeply, to floodproof the water <br />treatment plant, and to relocate the fire station. A new ferry landing and all- <br />weather access into town were also built. In all, financial assistance was <br />provided by three state agencies, two federal agencies, and the Village's largest <br />employer. <br />Although it took almost 10 years to plan, fund, and complete, Kampsville's <br />., approach paid off during the 1993 Midwest flood. The town suffered some <br />, damage because flood waters exceeded the 100-year flood elevation. But <br />Kampsville did not make the news because its damage was relatively minor <br />compared to that of its neighbors. <br /> <br />A M-O-M <br />Success <br />Story <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />::; <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />i, <br />I <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />l!ll Chapter 3 covers the variety of flood loss reduction measures you <br />will want to consider. <br /> <br />1m Chapter 4 lists some other problems or needs your community may <br />have and explains how they can relate to the watershed, your flood <br />problem, or the solutions to your flood problem. <br /> <br />l!! Chapter 5 describes a process that uses a formal partnership to <br />prepare a plan to achieve your and others' goals. <br /> <br />Throughout this guide there are references to government agencies and private <br />organizations that can help you prepare or implement a M-O-M program. Their <br />local offices can often be found in your phone book. Their national offices are <br />listed in Appendix A. Remember, one of the key parts of the M-O-M approach is <br />to ask for help-these programs are designed to provide that help. Appendix B <br />lists references that can help you and your planning partners. Appendix C defines <br />some common terms and acronyms used by flood specialists. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />4 <br />