West Virginia HB4018 enhances flood resiliency by authorizing disbursements from the Flood Resiliency Trust Fund.

West Virginia HB4018 amends the West Virginia Flood Resiliency Trust Fund disbursements to enhance flood prevention, safety, and protection. The bill authorizes the State Resiliency Officer to disburse funds upon approval from the State Resiliency Office Board. Funds must be used for flood resiliency activities, including nature-based solutions, and prioritized for low-income areas and those frequently affected by flooding. The bill also mandates the adoption of local Emergency Operations Plans and attainment of an active rate classification under FEMA’s Community Rating System.

West Virginia HB4018 enhances flood resiliency by authorizing disbursements from the Flood Resiliency Trust Fund.

West Virginia HB4018 amends the West Virginia Flood Resiliency Trust Fund disbursements to enhance flood prevention, safety, and protection. The bill authorizes the State Resiliency Officer to disburse funds upon approval from the State Resiliency Office Board. Funds must be used for flood resiliency activities, including nature-based solutions, and prioritized for low-income areas and those frequently affected by flooding. The bill also mandates the adoption of local Emergency Operations Plans and attainment of an active rate classification under FEMA’s Community Rating System.