Dekalb’s Critical Route Protection Program makes it safer from floods.
Decatur, Georgia: $1.9 million
Project Description
The Flood Resilient DeKalb: Critical Route Protection Program will replace undersized culverts at five locations in four neighborhoods. The larger culverts will protect against 100-year flood events. The county’s stormwater master plan lists these areas as highly vulnerable to heavy rainfall. Climate change could exacerbate this hazard. Undersized culverts are safety risks. They can lead to roads becoming impassable or washed-out during storms. When this happens, access for emergency vehicles can be blocked. By upgrading these culverts, major roadways will stay open during severe weather. This initiative benefits disadvantaged communities by making them more resilient during severe precipitation events.