Crary Hose new fire station out of the floodplain
Summary
The county signed a commitment letter for a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant to buy out or relocate Potter Brook properties flooded twice in two years, with up to seven inches of rain reported in the drainage. Commissioners said getting people out of the floodplain is the priority.
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Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Federally funded; county cost share not yet stated.
Potter Brook residents in harm's way who can move to safer ground.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners — September 8, 2026
Crary Hose won federal and state grants to build a new fire station after the 2024 Westfield flood left volunteers responding in three feet of water. The county is hiring Delta Development Group to help manage the grants.
Board of Commissioners — July 14, 2026
The county signed a commitment letter for a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant to buy out or relocate Potter Brook properties flooded twice in two years, with up to seven inches of rain reported in the drainage. Commissioners said getting people out of the floodplain is the priority.
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