University City Will Co-Host Virtual Public Meeting To Gather Input For Flood Management Study

From the City of University City:

September 22, 2020

University City will co-host a virtual public meeting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to gather input for the River des Peres-University City General Reevaluation Report, a Flood Risk Management (FRM) study.

The purpose of the study is to develop strategies and tools to modify human susceptibility to flood damage and disruption through floodplain and floodwater management recommendations such as flood risk awareness and communication, and flood damage reduction measures.

The virtual meeting is 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2020

The Presentation can be accessed at https://usace.webex.com/meet/UCityFloodRisk or https://usace.webex.com/meet/UCityFloodRisk_Overflow

For Audio (by telephone) dial 1-866-434-5269 (US/Canada) (Call-in toll-free number)

using Access code: 4536297# and Security code: 1234#

Following presentations on existing conditions and recent flooding by subject-matter experts from the Army Corps of Engineers, residents, business owners and the public will be asked to share their thoughts and concerns about flooding in the community and provide input about local considerations and suggestions. Representatives from University City and partnering agencies will be available to answer questions and provide additional information to attendees.

In addition to University City and the USACE, project partners include St. Louis County, Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD), Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), East-West Gateway Council of Governments, and the River des Peres Watershed Coalition.

The meeting will be recorded and will be uploaded to the USACE’s website following the meeting, accessible via the following link: https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Programs-Project-Management/River-Des-Peres-University-City-General-Reevaluation-Report/.

Further public meetings will be held in 2021 to present and gather input on the study’s progress. In addition, questions or comments on this project may be directed to UCityFloodRisk@usace.army.mil. The study is scheduled for completion in April 2023.

About University City: University City was incorporated on September 4, 1906 by founder Edward Gardner Lewis, as a city of learning, culture and beautiful neighborhoods. This diverse community of about 34,000 residents provides welcoming neighborhoods, thriving business districts, and is a great place to live, learn, work and be entertained. More information is available at www.ucitymo.org.

This press release was produced by the City of University City. The views expressed here are the author’s own.