This money is not for repairs to any public infrastructure, instead it will be used to fund projects that will lead to improvements to waterways to prevent or mitigate future flooding damage. (ocgov.net)
Federal money is also available statewide to take steps to mitigate future flooding damages. (nystateofpolitics.com)
The National Flood Insurance Program Nearly 20,000 communities across the United States and its territories participate in the NFIP by adopting and enforcing floodplain management ordinances to reduce future flood damage. (fema.gov)