Establishes a flood mitigation and preparedness program in Massachusetts.
The bill establishes a flood mitigation and preparedness program in Massachusetts. It creates a separate fund, the Flood Mitigation and Preparedness Fund, to be administered by the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The fund will receive federal grants, loan repayments, investment earnings, and other required contributions. The program aims to provide grants or loans to local governments for flood mitigation projects, including elevating buildings, installing floodproofing measures, and conducting outreach and education.
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