Residents of St. Johns County and St. Augustine are invited to dive into details about the FEMA Home Elevation Grants. The sessions aim to shed light on the 2025 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) funding round. Three homeowner meetings will unfold across two venues, with the city and county joining forces with Quality Engineering and Surveying (QES), LLC to smooth out the process for prospective applicants, according to the St. Johns County's news release.
With the perennial threat of floods hanging heavy over the community, these workshops signal an opportunity to rise above the water's reach. Set for August, they're not just a beacon for details but a space for dialogue between consultants and homeowners. For those marking their calendars, the Southeast Branch Library will host the first meeting on August 13 at 3:00 pm. The following day, the Alcazar Room at City Hall opens its doors for a noon session and then again at 5:30 pm.
In preparation for the gathering, residents should confirm active National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Flood Policies and secure a current elevation certificate. Worth noting, QES has put a pause on documentation review until after these meetings, as stated on the official St. Johns County website. Andy Daray of QES stands as the go-to guy for any burning questions from participants of previous FMA cycles – drop an email off at [email protected] and expect answers.
