March 9, 2012 - Today, Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle joined representatives from the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board (NRD) in announcing a $2 Million contribution from the NRD towards the improvement, and recertification by FEMA, of Omaha’s levee system.
The $2 Million contribution, which is in addition to the $15 Million pledged for repairs by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will be used to improve the City’s flood prevention infrastructure along with Missouri River.
"Omaha has emerged from the recession with one of the strongest economies in the nation," said Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle. "A strong levee system will allow Omaha to preserve its economic assets, keep our residents employed, and continue our City’s economic success."
The flood of 2011 presented many challenges to the City and the NRD, which maintains over 85 miles of levees along the Missouri and Platte Rivers which protect the Omaha Metro Area.
"The City and NRD have a strong working relationship," said Mayor Suttle. "We have a history of working together to protect our critical natural resources and will continue to do everything we can to protect our City from flooding."
