FEMA Accredits Levee Project in Wilkes-Barre, Enhancing Flood Protection

Federal Emergency Management Agency issued Levee System Accreditation for the Brookside Levee Rehabilitation and Accreditation Project in Wilkes-Barre. The project, which began in August 2024, included raising the levee crest, electrical upgrades at the Weir Lane stormwater pump station, and improving system controls. This certification confirms the levee reduces flood hazard for that section of Wilkes-Barre.

The project enhanced flood protection for 105 buildings, valued at over $30 million, and 238 residents in the area. The accreditation validates the successful completion of the infrastructure improvements designed to mitigate flood risk.