FEMA Awards Nearly $6 Million to North Dakota for Flood Mitigation, Storm Shelter Projects

BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a total of $5,984,738 in federal funding for two projects in North Dakota. The funding will be distributed as follows:

• $3,122,738 to fund Phase II of the Boom Lake flood mitigation project in Marion, focusing on construction to address persistent flooding risks. Phase II will implement final construction engineering to protect critical infrastructure, including a sanitary sewer lift station and nearby buildings, while reducing reliance on emergency levees. This project enhances community resilience, safeguards infrastructure, and mitigates flood risks for long-term protection.
• $2,862,000 to fund the design and construction of four storm shelters located in state parks. Each shelter will be designed for windspeeds rated to at least 250 mph (EF-5).