Officials keep you safe from the flood : News : MySouthwestGA.com

Officials keep you safe from the flood

Posted: 02.22.2012 at 11:15 AM

In our Facebook story of the day ,you wanted to know what precautions have been taken around Albany to try to prevent future flooding.
/ Todd Bailey

ALBANY, GA --
In our Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know what precautions have been taken around Albany to try to prevent future flooding.

Since the floods of 1994 and 1998, the Albany and Dougherty County Planning and Development Service have put ordnances in place to protect local structures.

A Flood Review Board was also created. The board's goal is to make sure properties in the area are flood proof.

"The City of Albany also participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and the community rating system." said Mary Teter, the Interim Director Planning and Development Service for Albany and Dougherty County.

The Green Space in Committee in Dougherty County does what it can to prevent flooding by keeping a close eye on properties within the Flint River corridor.

Related Links

		Lee County to employees, “Get moving!”
		Kinchafoonee Creek flood warning cancelled
		Emergency officials say keep severe weather plan simple

Comments are the sole responsibility of the person posting them; they are not reflective of the views or opinions of Barrington Broadcasting, Fox 31, its directors or employees. If you believe a comment violates the Barrington Terms of Use, please flag it above.

Popular Stories

Preventative maintenance could go a long way
Sean Streicher | Yesterday at 2:02 PM

MCLB Albany preparing for potential furloughs
FOX 31 News Team | Yesterday at 3:17 PM | 1 comment

Dougherty County sex offender now behind bars
Sean Streicher | Yesterday at 11:49 AM

Follow My Southwest GA

Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below

submit

Special Features

Win a booster seat!

Click above for your chance to win a booster seat and get safety tips for your child!

Bright Side

Spreading the good news around Southwest Georgia!

Legal

Finding the right lawyer to handle your needs is important.

Find it, click it, use it... your neighborhood business guide.

Latest Headlines

ASU police officer set to deploy in June
The Albany Police Department said goodbye to patrol office Marvin Jennings in February as he left for training camp, and now the officer is set to deploy to Afghanistan in June
read more »
Albany Tech explains their financial aid process
District Attorney moves forward with Phillips' case
Levi's Call activated for abducted child
Multi-car accident sends one to hospital
Phoebe Putney names its Nurse of the Year

Latest news, weather and high school sports for Albany and Southwest Georgia