Senate Passes Allen Amendment to Investigate Shockoe Creek Drain Field

Senate Passes Allen Amendment to Investigate Shockoe Creek Drain Field

WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Senate today passed an amendment introduced by Senator George Allen (R-VA) which directs the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct an investigation of the Shockoe Creek drain field in Richmond, Virginia, to determine the means of preventing future flooding and flood damage in the area.

"I'm extremely pleased that we were able to pass this important amendment in the Senate to help ensure that Richmond residents and small business owners are protected in the future from the type of terrible damage they suffered due to Tropical Storm Gaston," Allen said. "This is a logical approach to assess the situation and plan for the future to prevent such damage and costly repair. A proper assessment and action plan will provide entrepreneurs with confidence to continue investing in historic Shockoe Bottom."