Detroit Evening Report: Jefferson Chalmers to get $11M from FEMA to prevent flooding

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that Detroit’s Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood is receiving more than $11 million in federal funding for new sewer mains.

Michigan Advance reports the neighborhood has had repeated flooding since 1950. The new sewers are meant to protect 600 homes from flooding. It’s part of the federal Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, which gives money to reduce natural hazards.

In 2021, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department received nearly 30,000 claims from residents following the summer flooding, totaling $181 million.  

Neighboring Hamtramck is receiving $9 million of federal funding to address basement and street flooding.  

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Other headlines for Sept. 1, 2023:

• The UAW has filed unfair labor practice complaints against Stellantis and General Motors
• The City of Dearborn is hosting a public hearing to get community feedback on how to use funds for the city’s Disaster Recovery Action Plan
• Detroit Councilmembers Scott Benson and Mary Waters are hosting a movie day for seniors 55+ on Sept. 6
• The Census Bureau has announced it is creating a federal advisory committee for the 2030 Census to engage diverse voices

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