University of Houston Eligible for $1.6 Million in FEMA Funds For Dehumidification
Release Date: December 12, 2001
Release Number: 1379-127
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Houston, TX -- According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), $1.6 million has been approved for the University of Houston for the dehumidification of sixteen buildings at the downtown campus, pending compliance with program requirements.
As a direct result of the heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Allison, each of the buildings was subjected to excessive humidity and several were inundated as a result of water entering into the building from the campus-wide system of utility channels. Dehumidification is necessary to prevent extensive mold damage and to assist in the drying process of the reconstruction materials.
The overall cost of the dehumidification project is calculated to be $2,139,687.00. FEMA provides 75 percent of the cost ($1,604,765.00) with the remaining 25 percent non-federal share coming from local sources.
"The University of Houston sustained more water damage, as a result from Tropical Storm Allison, than any other institution of higher learning in the presidentially declared disaster area," said FEMA Director Joe Allbaugh. "This approval of funds will assist in restoring the University to pre-disaster conditions."
The funds are made available under the FEMA Public Assistance Program, a program administered by the State of Texas. Under the program, eligible disaster-related costs are reimbursed to government and certain non-profit units providing essential government-like services in the area of emergency protective measures, debris removal and restoration of public facilities.
Last Modified: Friday, 17-Oct-2003 10:17:30