NOV. 23, 2009 (LINCOLN, NE)—The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will sign an interagency agreement with and award $221,375 to the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NDNR) to produce floodplain maps for Adams, Hamilton, Jefferson, Seward and York counties. NDNR will also update an existing hydraulic model for the Big Blue River, developed by NDNR in 2002, to provide detailed floodplain information. DED administers the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery fund from which the monies are awarded.

For information about NDNR, contact Steve McMaster, CFM, Natural Resources Planner Coordinator at 402-471-3957 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Eligible Disaster Recovery Planning activities include flood studies, mapping, zoning/building code ordinance revisions, floodplain ordinances, drainage basin studies, infrastructure studies, and building requirements.

Disaster Recovery funding is still available for Public Infrastructure category projects. Eligible projects include debris removal, road/bridge repair, water control facility repair, repair or replacement of public buildings, utility repair, and reimbursement of the 12.5% local match contributed to FEMA grants. Guidelines and application material may be found on DED’s website at http://www.neded.org/content/view/877/156/. Please submit completed applications to the attention of Audrey York at the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, P.O. Box 94666, Lincoln, NE 68509-4666.

For information, contact Audrey York at 800-426-6505, 402-471-1532, or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it