~~/"~~~o~ ~~~ \:, ~~ "tRVAr ~ 1 0 1,,- v " Georgia Department oj Natural Resources Our Mission To promote the preservation and use of historic places for a better Georgia. Our Vision Georgia will be a better place tomorrow than it is today, providing quality communities in which to live, work, learn and recreate. Historic places will be widely valued as irreplaceable resources that contribute to our heritage, our economy, our neighborhoods, and our sense of who we are as Georgians. Communities and the State will plan for growth and change that respect and include our historic places. Communities will possess the knowledge, the legal and financial tools, and the authority to decide how preservation and new development will relate to one another. There will still be distinctions between city and suburbs, developing areas and countryside. All Georgians will posess a greater understanding and apprecialtion of our shared heritage in all its variations. People and organizations throughout Georgia will work in partnership to preserve and use historic places. Georgia's communi tiC's, economy, environment, and people will be beller because of the preservation of historic resources. COVER Pl-IOTOGRAPHS: /top) Montezuma, '994 (bot/olll) Montezuma, 1996. Daryl Barksdale, Historic Preservation Division, photographer. DING COMMUNITIES THROUGH HISTORIC PRESERVATION SEPTEMB ER 1997 CONTENTS Preface 3 Georgia Counties Declared Disaster Areas 4 1. Introduction 5 The Disaster Begins 5 Historic Property Damage 6 2. Response to Disaster 7 The Crisis Unfolds 7 First Steps 7 Response Teams 7 Coordination and Recovery Planning 8 The Flood Recovery Program 9 Ingredients for Success 9 Information 10 Coordination 10 Funding 10 3. Program Funding 11 Securing the Federal Allocation 11 Eligible Grant Activities 11 4. Case Studies: Flood Recovery Funds at Work 13 Baker County Courthouse, Newton, Baker County 13 Old Webster County Jail, Preston, Webster County 14 Fielder's GristMill and Gin, Junction City, Talbot County 14 Ables Residence, Buena Vista, Marion County 15 Radium Springs Casino, Albany, Dougherty County 16 Regional Archeological Surveys and Studies 17 Downtown Courthouse Square, Lumpkin, Stewart County 18 Downtown Commercial District, Plains, Sumter County 19 Downtown Facade and Structural Block Grants, Montezuma, 20 Macon County 5. Review of Federal Actions 24 Coordination With Federal Agencies 24 Results of Review 24 6. Some Keys to Success 26 Planning Assistance 26 Architectural Assistance 26 Partnership With the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation 27 Partnership With the National Trust for Historic Preservation 27 Teamwork Brought Results 28 7. Special Events amI Educational Activities 29 Local Celebrations 29 Workshops and Educational Materials 31 1 AFTER THE FLOOD 8. Putting it All Together: Success ofthe Program and Lessons Learned 33 SUIl1l1la1Y 33 Success of the Program 34 Lessons Learned 35 Appendix A: Financial Summary of Georgia's Flood Recovery Program 37 Appendix B: Summary ofFlood Recovery Program Grant Projec~ 38 Appendix C: Additional Funding Sources 40 Appendix D: Program Handouts and Information 41 Appendix E: Acknowledgments 54 Credits 57 2 PREFACE What began as a rainy Fourth ofJuly weekend that put the damper on picnics and cancelled fireworks around the state quickly became the real disaster of Tropical Stonn Alberto, an unrelenting rain that did not let up for days, and that changed the lives of thousands of people throughout Georgia. The televised images of the resulting flooding cannot truly convey the horror of this natural disaster. The cost to people and place is almost immeasurable. Tropical Stonn Alberto was the greatest natural disaster in Georgia's history. Fifty-five counties in Georgia, from Atlanta southward, were declared federal disaster areas by President Clinton by mid-July, 1994. Lives were lost, and billions of dollars of private and public property were destroyed or damaged. Thousands ofhistoric places, buildings, and sites were threatened with destruction. Even before the rains ended, Georgia citizens and government agencies responded fiercely to tllis threat. Rapid response saved lives and property, as communities banded togetller to help one another. l1lis report highlights one part of the many efforts of individuals and organizations to assist people and communities devastated by natural disaster. The Historic Preservation Division, which serves as the state's official historic preservation agency, worked with many other partners in delivering key technical and financial resources both during and after this critical period. This assistance involved a host of organizations and agencies, members of Georgia's Congressional delegation, federal and state agencies, and countless local heroes who worked to ensure tllat tlleir historic properties were saved. In workingwitll many groups throughout the state, tllis collaborative partnership was able to turn tlle tragedy of tlle disaster into a catalyst for positive change. As you read about the results of tIle Flood Recovery Program, you will get an idea of tlle scope of our collective efforts, representing the absolute best of government action and private partnership. I am very proud of this effort. In July of 1994, no one would have imagined that stronger, better communities and community spirit would have arisen from such destruction. This report is a tribute to tllese communities. I hope that otIlers will be able to use the example of tllis recovery program, if and when tlley are faced witIl tlle challenge of rebuilding after a natural disaster. Mark R. Edwards Director and State Historic Preselvation Officer 3 Georgia Counties Declared Disaster Areas Fifty-five counties were declared disaster areas by President Clinton in July 1994 following Tropical Storm Alberto. The map shows the rivers in Georgia and the flooded counties. 4 I. INTRODUCflON Tbt DiSil.JIlr IHillJ On d>o wffio Gulf of ;\/cnco saIIcd over Gcorpa few _ th;on a ..-edt, rdcndcaly pourw>g up 10 z.4 n:hes of""" ()\-e< halfofdot JI2Ie. Ai a .-.It, !he Otmulp 1nd Fl."" R.~ and ooundeu I~ and ~ CttS"",, u m:onl bonk>ns Ie-.'ds. Tlw: fM\ Wf\bI'lUtd nonsI'm days. IUvcn .-.d auks,u~.gpdby run- off, O~,ftowcd as lhq ""'-kd sou1hw3ld lbc..-..WIDowed bndp, ohmI,toado ..... IV\>C!Utn .. "" padl. Ai floodInglflCfnKd,!ova wen: 100...... d...... .........-i," ma- cltM' dw TtcpCIiI Storm A1brno had auoed Ihc ........ .,I0OI< wonl naNn! lI}' cnso:d...t Ihc ftood wmn <=lied, oe--aal dIfl ro. .... _ 10 n.'1, ""'" dtq _ ,,",-.J-U1M "'*nd on ~ ........ rnmpIndy ...bmorgtd Half I milhon acrn off.nnlw ...... Ut1dc,w;lfer, 33 pIi 60,000 or more ....'" suddenly homel.,... 0"", 150 poople on !Ilbony h>d to be: t,'XUed by boat, and AlInn, Sr.Ut Un"".. ,,)" "'.... """rly dc"",)-.:d. M"", lh:an 150.0out ....,'er for two .....,.,k. 'J1"""mds (}f I~ oeros. IOUlh Gm'S'. we", destroyed. I.""... to b""I1<"""""'''' ,n~.. mill,ons of doll.rs, Th"'" WU r2i" .nd ...,,><1 dom.'gt ,,'{'II ao flood d..",gc; dom, we", br.ached; rood. ond brOdges coIl.pK'd; SInkholes appeared; ~Ih h...",b mounted;.r>d the hclihoods, posse "",. hope, and memorie. of thou.",,,!J "fGeorgi.... ' ",e~ '''''P' ~""'; by d>e flooo.b. SI:.l'. eov OnJull' 6, ..-7..,U .\lill., dn:Iaergot..,. AflA:' th..... tbys of lOI>ri"S tho d>INgt' l>e wd, -11.....1101 ""j'd\M\ll hloo: th.. on ~ h.J'lO<)'_ r"" ""'" 'Iol ofCoorg.. hlStot" on my hfo, and I.:as 1'1tiomI o.s:as.... A..... It .. ntl.",,,'Od dw Gtoq;I:l'. coal fll"l3na3llou .... gtntn" dun SI bill00n. , AfTER THE FLOCll His/oric ProfNrf} DtIm(lU The ~ -:l Gmrpa'. t.Ioricptq)(_"'2Ioloo nJ of 1he "~"'"...". tlhal, o""eored b- ..; Il'.I.I.,m:kan~d)o(nl'"o"u"n"c,bt,io,n_I. el'QO/"tops, Thehis,oric African Amoncan ~>oo:>ny was c:a..-<=! ,~rtLi:OIly cleotrO;,I. The Auch~ Cm!k llndjp: """ ",-ulled away in d"' .... ~ wall:n, In :Ill, as many as ZSOI...wn:: properties ""... d.nugrd or deslI'll)'Cd by d", G"". Aood of 199~. 111Mun:hcl, m.1d>ook. and !he oetllCe ~ of d>e ""'y of 11&0 of ....... co:ron.>rot>es- ..n Thc""l"""C-:l .... ~br ltandfcdi:fal~andb1~..'2I .... and , eo."'mor:.I . . - ..dt:>r .... 1hm:_ .... ~pnontylOr ......, and 1)('1(0.001. AI ioCldb'"" folloo.""a ~ .......... funds f"",,1he r~ Ea, ."..., Mao. . .'.... AtJnq ~ .......,~ fOr..-pa.r lone..,..... 101d ..t ~"' ,ofpublic ~ bpooptitiaor.-ntd by pWl,,-..d non pM;! .......... 101d lOr ..........., ohd"" *lid bas.<: Few of .... hl611QnC..........-s"'~~_awaalbjfto.W......." ' .... IT'""l/I fUndo.. TI.1d1 .........-.trofllood-da,::;:pIhoscotxptq:lCftG",\hout fO ....... a". w lila b iCOOO'UJ- Thc I-tiuoo>c ~ nr..-..on of ... Gcotp:t .no __ Dq>ata'aJw ofN..n R....,iQ'S....... oflhe /'o.';Ioonol T"", b I bAonc~101d1heGcoipTruublliAon::l'tnnvmon,corantGII!d on pi".''Clons 1td 101d f..."'ol.......,..,.,.IO """""'dI on...x.cpoopo:ny "".......too hid _ eloc 10 tum Ift..-""' ........ ttQI1 ~......,noey ...., ""'''f. "'* bene< ""'" ~ Boy rdubililaMg the IusIlQnC pdQtcl1Iirf0a1t 'dlU..iIinOiel".........., 10 2. RESPONSE TO DISASTER The Crisis Unfolds As Georgians returned to work from the July 4th weekend, news reports of the devastation in south Georgia made it clear that massive and immediate help would be needed. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was one of the first state agencies to respond, sending personnel, boats and other equipment to help with the evacuation and law enforcement. Hundreds of DNR staff would eventually go to south Georgia to provide essential services. They worked to save lives, evacuate neighborhoods, transport food and supplies, maintain security, inspect breeched dams, and test water. Many more DNR staff provided support assistance from other locations. Governor Miller issued orders that disaster response and recovery were the highest priority for all State personnel until the disaster ended, and DNR rose to the challenge. It was one of the Department of Natural Resources frnest achievements. First Steps Although not called on for evacuation and law enforcement duties, the Historic Preservation Division began organizing flood recovery assistance as early as July 7th, establishing contact with preservationists throughout the flood region to assess damage and needs, and assembling data on historic resources in the area. One of the first calls the Division received during that time was an offer of help from the Southern Regional Office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The National Trust and State Historic Preservation Offices from the Midwest provided much needed guidance and information based on their previous experiences with natural disasters. Close communication was maintained between Historic Preservation Division staff and regional development centers' preservation planners,local preservation organizations, historical societies, and other preservation project sponsors. Through these local sources, the Division obtained valuable preliminary information on the extent ofdamage to historic buildings and provided information on the treatment of flooded historic resources. "The National Trust had a growing awareness and sensitivity toward natural disasters and the impact they have on people's lives. We knew from our experience with Hurricane Hugo, Hurricane Andrew and the 1993 Midwestern floods how important it is to be involved and get information out to people immediately. We thought we could perhaps have a calming influence also, to let people know they would make it through this disaster. That seemed the most important thing we could do. " --John Hildreth, National Trustfor Historic Preservation Response Teams As the flooding continued, the Historic Preservation Division organized disaster response teams to travel to the flooded areas as soon as it was deemed safe. The disaster response teams were in the field by July 14th. These teams were composed of a Historic Preservation Division preservation architect and an architectural historian, plus field representatives from other government agencies. The National Trust and the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation both sent architectural specialists to assistwith damage estimates. Each team's job was to conduct a basic inventory ofhistori~ resources, assess damage, and to make technical assistance readily available. As the response teams traveled across south Georgia, other Historic Preservation Division staff were planning a long-term flood recovery program and preparing a special funding request for federal flood recovery based on the teams' assessments. One of the first hurdles was the lack ofaccurate documentation. South Georgia had been less active in historic preservation than other parts of the state. The flood occurred primarily in rural areas where little historic resource survey work had been conducted, few National Register listings existed, and relatively few local preservation organizations were in place. This made organized assessment of the damage difficult. Information provided through the preservation planners, Main Street managers and local government officials was invaluable. Most of the information the Division needed, however, had to be collected in the field after the flood waters receded. 7 AFTER THE FLOOD 71>0 preservation P"'",o,. worked logo/her /0 tkl;", key lechnlf:O{ Nrvle.s andfinantiol "SQM,"""S 10 mak. Ih. g""ltsllmpact dM,lng Ihis crilia>1 ptrlad 1/ ~..... Inlly" groMp offi>rt. -Mark R. Ech<'ards. !/i.lone P,,""''''''Iion DMsian ..:-. .... ~ ~~. ".,--c._~ ......... 1"'_ On. ofllPD'. dislUlor NlSJXHl'" muls ",ilh ("",.nfo,"""",on' ptr_n.IIO locol. h;Slorle proptrlits In 1M ,'Ielnl/)'. The di"wc, re'ponl' ttlmS /lOt only g:>t~r~ hi,tone "'0IIta: and d""",gc dal>., !hey a1,0 diSltibuted information '0 local g<),-e"m"",ts and pto"idcd much-needed p""""'.!ion :>$Iil/an,. to flood ,.;,;tims. acan-up. demolition and rebuilding l>egon "'" d.y "'" flood ended, Iht natu,..] in'ti""t ofpropetr;. owne" and vol""tc." was to immrdy rip OU' wh.t"-e< had been d""",gcd by d", wate.;n .n e(fon to return d",i, liv"", llOlnM atId bu~IDe$U$ to "normal" Ioca,. >$ $OOrt as po..ible. Th. di.as'er ""po",. ""."'" had to "".k quickly '0 hiltoric rt'$OUr<;e. and get information to !he property""""'" abou' ,ffecti,-. dean.up rno!d>od~ before d", properties were dernoli~hed Of gurted, Pre" release. we,e i~,,>Cd to announce d,. ro""",' prtscnc. in "'" <:omm\lnitie~ atId to pro,.;,je basic information on earing fo, w:a,,'-d>rnag! h;,toric b\l~dings. [n(o"nalion packets On """,iring flooded hiltoric bu~dings and 'outa:, of infonnation .....rt .ro, '0 ,egional and Iocallibnri.,. Th. ,.""'" di,rribulCd 1,000 handouts cortl.ining initial p,escrvalion ;"fonnation and con~ts fo, futan,ial and u:chnical .,..'ta""" plus copies of N"ional Tr\l1I publie>tionlorigimulyprepared fo, Ihe p",,-iou, ye.r'. Mississippi Rivtrflood. CoordiNo/ioN I1Nd Rtcowy Pf/lt/llilll, In lI>e u,v""",', "datl,a olhco, ,,-ark ,,-al underway '0 m.p lloodcd .reas and the htone ,"sou",.. ,,'idlin them; to coorum.t. w,d, local goven",,,,,,,, .nd p"""""ation o~i>ation,; l(' "",.,t;g;". sou., of fundi"S (0' hi,tOric prt",,,,-ation diuI"" o'C$!X"''''; and 10 coordinate lI>e HislOti<: Prt"''''.tion Divilion'l .rfons ,,'id, d>Ol. of other Sl",e .."d (edo,..] '/''COC;''. So many agrncics ....e.. in,-oked in relpond,ng to the dos""te, d"t flood "ietim< received conflicting infonn:llion and ad,,e. from d,fferent .gene;"., 11 wos essential '0 fond OUt ,,-ho '''os doing ,,-hot, "'ho had .ud>or1ty o..e, condemn.tions and demolition, and "'M had fund Lng and for wh.t PU'PO"'. Go"omo, M~I", formed an UlI.ragrncy flood recovery team dm included ltaff mcrnbetS from d", Georgi. Em.tgeney M",'ogcn",n! Agency (GEl\l!l), FE-M.A, the Off... of PI",,,,ingand Dudgcr, d,. Depawncllt of Communit)' Mfai", the Dep;runent of Hunun R.$Oue., the Historic I',e,e",.,ion D;vi~ion atId o!her ,We .gencies. In addition, the O"';,io" helped elL-a", a p..","'-alion luppan ne"''''fk compo.ed of Ihe G...."gia TNSl, !he Narional Tr\I~I,!h. "dvi.ory Council On Hi"oric Pre..",ation. dlC HLSloric P....."'-arion Di'~lion, and !he , ........ p.au"'XlO!' officer ofFEM:\ 10 fICO'"lde IIlfoemaDon and _~ ... qudd, and :o<:c:l.InCd,... POfCilIe Amcnm. of~ Hilloric Pcaft\'3tion 0,......., ,tlrr_ ~ 1e>~!'alA offICe Kw rc.... monlhl Ie> ....... fE.\lA ....th .,. caponow.e... Ie> doAofy, ,,",uae and 3SS1i1 lusccnc: poq",,,... inl'Cllvtcl III ~ ~rOI diwctr. The J IIlll;lnC Prc:Iorcv:Ilion 1);_, FE.\lA, ~ Ad....1ClCy Council ond ~ N)tICln3I Trusl 'llhc:k1y c:rn.la:l Uld ~lI:d) f"ogJ)o1'WnaOC )j;l",,, ...M lCll~"" hTlnnd d:uify ...... rontllCIlllll ~ proo:dUI'U foc FEl>lA', e."",.i~ d,.ute< ""po,ue :oc:ti,.;,y in Gcocgi. lI,i"';I., "8eC! wuh the Feder.l! Ihghw.y IIdmini.tration and the Gwrgi. DtpacH cac>IUUI_ Seven Hole p2.!U ....,'" 8oodccl.. The hnYieoc ~ OCC\I~ '" HlfI' F:oIIoSca~..... ond o-g... Ve1I:QnISme Pod.. /\I High f)lb,a 1902 faciI._ IIttl ltU$I ~ ...ned ~ o.rn.p ~ l\'S(IU""'" II e:;..,.p \'ntI'IRI SeD: Parl<1nCludtd ~ _ a n d ~ n.. H....nc: ~ Dn-ision". dioasur 'tI'J" ,tIlT cncmIxt ..... ...."QI,'ftl III ICICtIC way. A ",~~ "'"' _ d<$,pll:d 10 keep!he DMsion'ltf;'lIarop"""Jon, P'&'" belt thty could .....ile mo Ih..., n-, ",focnuloon, plan ncllltq>s. amici!,"", problmlS and b....inslOfm IOlUNonI. modllugu'l, emergency octivitiu ~'" bei"g CClnduded ....d attention tu",."j to plan"'''g fOf ~... louS-rem> 'KO'~'}" of lhe region. The Di,~.;oo fceuscd on ro, K'CUring funding CO provide granl$ pro'Klion.llllb~iution. and I'thab~i.a. l>(ltl; wocillOn dt.ti....poo c'll owroctI lOr ~iration of Roodcuc. ..,mTla ""dtanCCfI on eITea:ivoe and "l'l""P'..te td>abil italOOll teeluuqucs , pl...."ing all"lance 10 pcopelt)' OWIltIl, locaJ otganizations., local govenllnem a"d communi!}" leaders l(l encourage inc:orpontio" of Iti"oric p,elClVlIlion inro ICCm~'J' pi..... ongoing coocdin31ion with st.lle and fcdebiciout pcot;l.." lOOk dupe in July and lIugus. of 1994 'iId !he I'tloefdfc:wt ~ ic>ICl P'. " became endtol 10 J1..1One ~'IOon DwtIoon IOIT ~ lhree ........... _ criOIO ~ NlXCIS of :IIIIy3SStSQllC't i:heJ" could p: Stonn 'IIfocmatoon, toOIdinaoon, and fu..ling. W...... btgan on all dtCft elements from the filiI dzr- Gnsou ndpkJof C.......... .lbp tJ/s-Nr Cc>-Iyil<;-tJ/1lb Cuou,.oUW F_ ...fl;k AFTER THE FLOOD Information When a natural disaster strikes, there is aneed to quickly gather data and distribute information at the same time. IV order to respond, the Historic Preservation Division needed a variety of information: a reliable inventory of historic and archeological resources in the area maps locating the historic/archeological resources in flooded areas damage estimates and descriptions of types of damage to historic properties information on what was happening to the resources at each phase of recovery and who was responsible Tor making decisions about them names, phone numbers, contact persons, and responsibilities ofagencies involved in the disaster response sources of funding and assistance for historic properties accurate technical information on repairing damaged properties. Simultaneously, preservationists needed to provide the following information: how to care for a flood-damaged historic property where the historic properties were in the flooded region sources of help and information for historic properties proper procedures for handling archeological sites, burials and cemeteries damaged by the flood. Coordination The flood recovery program for historic properties could not have succeeded without the close cooperation of many organizations, agencies and individuals. In particular, the Historic Preservation Division, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation agreed in the earliest days of the disaster to form a partnership to coordinate flood relief efforts. This partnership produced impressive results, including working together in response teams, providing excellent technical materials and workshops, and "adopting" several flooded communities and assisting with their flood recovery plans. Second, the preservation planners in the Southwest Georgia, Middle Flint, Lower Chattahoochee and Middle Georgia regional development centers worked closely with the Division to identify damaged historic properties, distribute information, assist in grant-writing, identify needs in their regions, and provide on-site assistance to property owners. Their cooperative efforts were invaluable. Through participation in the interagency flood response task force, the Historic Preservation Division was able to work with other state agencies to streamline procedures, avoid duplication of efforts, fiU gaps in relief efforts, coordinate funding schedules and coverage, and iron out differences in policies or regulations. A goal of the Governor's task force was to eliminate or reduce problems at the agency level instead of causing local governments or individuals to wade through such difficulties. It was important for the Division to be part ofthis task force; otherwise, historic properties would not have been included in Georgia's recovery efforts. Funding The one element that had to be in place for the rest of the plan to work was grant funding specifically for the rehabilitation of historic properties damaged by Tropical Storm Alberto. As a business owner in one flooded town said, "Almost everybody in town has already got about all the loans they can stand. Loans just won't help in a lot ofcases." Through the swift actions of the Governor's office, the Georgia Congressional delegation, the National Park Service, the National Trust, the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, and the Historic Preservation Division, funding was secured. 10 3. PROGRAM FUNDING Securing the Federal Allocation During the month ofJuly, it became clear that the only source of funding for the stabilization and rehabilitation of flooded historic properties would be the President's Discretionary Fund, which had been used to assist similar programs after disasters in California and the Midwest. Before a request for funding could be made, however, the need for the funds had to be documented in terms of both the number and cost of such projects. The Historic Preservation Division gathered this information from the flood recovery teams and from the regional preservation planners in the affected area. Through the cooperative efforts of Senators Sam Nunn and Paul Coverdell, Congressman Sanford Bishop, Governor Zell Miller, the National Trust, the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers and the Historic Preservation Division, an appropriation was secured. The Office of Management and Budget allocated to the National Park Service $2.945 million for disaster-related historic preservation projects in the three southern states affected by Tropical Storm Alberto. The State of Georgia received the largest sum of $2.475 million; Alabama received $250,000; and $100,000 went to Florida. The National Trust for Historic Preservation received $120,000. The allocation to Georgia was an unprecedented sum for historic preservation projects related to a natural disaster. The appropriation was based on the documented need and the Historic Preservation Division's detailed plans for how the funds would be used. Georgia's appropriation was provided through the Historic Preservation Division for projects in the 55 counties declared disaster areas. Eligible activities included rehabilitation of damaged historic properties, planning, technical assistance and information. The National Park Service agreed to waive some of the more stringent guidelines usually associated with federal grants in an effort to rapidly distribute funding to those in need. For example, properties did not have to be listed in the National Register ofHistoric Places as long as they were eligible. No matching funds were required. The Historic Preservation Division initiated the new grant program as quickly as possible to help families return to their homes and to return businesses to full operation. Grant applications and information were sent to every mayor and county commissioner in the 55-county area, to statewide and local media, and to other organizations. Two grant workshops were also held in the region to publicize the funding availability and to help interested parties apply. Eligible Grant Activities Eligible activities included construction work to stabilize and repair historic properties, technical assistance to local governments and property owners, architectural or engineering plans and specifications, economic feasibility studies, damage assessments, and recordation of flood damaged historic and archeological resources. The inclusion of archeological projects in this program was unique, since other states hit by disasters had funded only repairs to historic buildings. The Historic Preservation Division realized it needed someone to design and administer this massive program, to provide the necessary hands-on technical assistance, and to see that the Flood Recovery Program produced long-term and broad benefits to the State of Georgia. Three temporary staff members were added to work exclusively on the Flood Recovery Program. In addition, the Division contracted with two independent architects in the flood area to provide The $2.475 mil/ion allocation to Georgia was an unprecedented sum for historic preservation projects related to a natural disaster. 11 AmR TIlE FLOOD Plonnlng Proj~cts fumkd by t~ N",/onal T'lIStjor IlWorlc P",:,,,wltlon rou' TO"'n Af/e' t~ FlwJ: lXsigning rou, Recovery" Workshop S U. 969 Pns"m'llon Compon~nI, AlbtlTangle, Albany SlOte University SI. 795 MOnl~:uma Gaten'ay & COTTidcr lX#gnPlan S9,500 Monle:uma frrch'lC<:tu<>l asto FlO<:CCtO comrnuni~ onkilled crof/>peTtlu, The Nation,) Tf\I$t usod ill "PI'ropriolion to fund plonning. ttChnd. :wis12l'lCt and ,..,icl, infonnation. The 1'0\1$1 eardUlI)" coordinated its dfum with "" I I"tori< l'~.... o;,'i,ico, 00 th., the lWO organizations' acoYi,ies would be ~'>I)' ""h"'fd,.., duplicati.". Gr.", 2'.<-ords ..'eft: OIUIOUl>Ctd on Ncwomb..- 16, 1m. AlthcoJgh!his was foo, months.frtr work. Some other an}' ,,'ho worked on "'''''y of the pruj"CIS, saKl, "d\C Hi""nc P"'''''''-'lion Di,'''ico, "",,,cd ,.....lIy r"l'idl}' '" ..."SpooJdi"8 10 d,e flood, ...... mol1rr off",~ we fmt IIe..-d from Ihn wIle" d\C flood w... tiI1 ""gaOls:. 1he proo'" oo.. t1l:lt [tit< Division] " up to i" gr:I<1' funds was mearrlincd in onler to l1)' to 1;'" d\C gra"" .W'll"! t1\C won. could proctcd.'. S,rll. Gray U,yan~ then p"'"""""ion pi"""", "ith the Middlc Hint Rrgio"a] l)e,'dopmen' eemer, helped he< rinl... compared 10 a \0{ of other programs," "[ho oppl icalion pack' iro::I uded fao, .hce~ gran' schedule and dc:KII incs, sclcctio<> ni",r;. and dc",i1cd in,lr\ICti.on, fo< ~.ting the appli....,ion. The eligibility rrqo,,,,,,,,,nts "'C",de.rly e nUl,ling. Eligil>lo appl '='>0..,. inc! oded ;"Cl~'""'''''''ko:->l.,... "'to!1"'.m"",,' '11""";"",.,.-1 P",..... ......,. profit o:>rg>ni,.,ion. POOC"," ..."no'" and religiou, ins,iru'''''\$ """'e no! eligible. EJigibl."".1S ind oded. t.l!>u i,.alion, p""""",1ion and rcluIJili""ion acmnling to the Sec,.ttty or d.. Imcno(. S~.rd> for the T rea"""'" of I Ii,ton. I'roperri... ['red<:,rlopn~ru ",li,'ibM ,uch .. hi,tori< ,uur:I\'re eepoet>, plans ."d specifiealims and feasibility ,tudies fo, 'f'"Cif>c ,uur:lUrcs ""''' al00 acr:cpt.lble. ImrnOO;.te ,tabil ""(IOn was ",,,,h,,,iud, Ineligible e.pc""" mU(>01, rourine ,ruilrcnorocr, ""'" c"",,,,,,,lion and ""o,i,... untd>tcd 10 "" tlood. "l'l"''''''' h boca>-ne til>! some (X>,cnli'll applicants "'ere noc re>J1l appI;",1ion dc:idlOlO. "[~fore, the ""p1ica'ion process was divid<:d "\10 ,,",'0 rounds ""d g<:UllS "''Ore a",...nled on No,crnbtr 16, 1994, and Frbrwry 22, 1995. l'h< nlUllbcrofapplicatlons rccci"cd and the >m:Jun' of funds l'C1S IOCIWf lOOhoJlOnC fI:IOUfUSlR 13cibtstnd lSUlUnCICS"""""""'KJudl tnd oentnl C.mrpL AuaJl*> '"'"" pctMdaI OD a broad amy of plIllUc and pm.. propc.1ICi ondudong oourtl>ouseo, .....-..no. - - I f buiJdOoIp. 1heattr tJu;ldirlp. faun ~ Q)ll........... bu*Lnp, pn'" ~ p;..Imill."lndald ..... oIli.,. EadlOOi'~I'fOI"CI._trilwngllllho Q)ll'W\'"U\1If and Iho lb;ol ~ tffon lR Goorpa. Somt ol1ht notabII I:l:Inlplel; _ ......lnIe flood ~ N. f70~ to0' tho y(jb, CUMnty CUMrlItoM~ dlt Rillt Rl\-.l. look," (JjI~, th4 j/exxI_ul..s ",e,lka. No:w'on. downfO',\"f1 was com- pl.'dy .ubmcrgtd :os a ",.uh of d.. N'OIlcn ....,"" of the nyu, !\enol pholognph. of die ""'" dc!poclld many oftht one..lO<)' commc",,01 bu ading:s on ohc "lUltt ltT"fII<"ltIy .ubrtrrged and no Iongre. ,-isible und<1 the flood ....It... The cou. lOSt ~wl) abo\'e ohc flood Ic-."J.. bul much of chc build"'S '"'21 un&. ....It<. , -The lil'i' /loorw;u inundal<.'d, and ....., :and miIdcwU, C"",,1y C""rllt<>lut projtt::llnvolws ~"...~tIIJi"4 obo., "s,""";.... Oflhul_lu,., TIN hildjng '<>OJ; .... 16/t,' of ",,,I,,from th, j/ood om!'1<:4;o,d "1,,,.;"4 daMog4. F,onk/y. this ""'c,.,, .. , I. probably"", ofllH h,,, I". m"", -''''4 IhOl ""'w",..,,, ""'foci ,h,,1 ,"" _,,, MJI fer Joys r"IIJIly "jJw. """ oflho HISIOnC Pr8Cn~ 0..........., !-load !W:o.ct) P.... gram tpnlt P, citizens and communiry sen'ic" progr.rms. Sev.r:>! county Muc"ion:al :and .oci:>l prognnu we", in need of 'p"'" in order lO~r,u. 1hr: old coutthou'" w,ll now hou,e!he >g', Neighborhood Sen'ice Center, P"""h, :and Coune~ on Ag;ng p~, A community center fOfculrur:>! " ....1> :and meetings :>Iso beame. rcoIil)' fo. the communil)' thl'QUgh this p~. As ""ult of the Flood Rec""ery Program grant, the Bake. County Court oou,., once thought too d:omagr:d to '''P.ir,g:>inee courthou",roru;nlKS 10 se...... the c,ti ..n. ofB.lrcrCounty whil. reminding d,..." of d..i, IIough lI,e Great Flood of1994 <.u>Cd dom.ge 10 the ,tructutC'. found..""" it l loarion. Th. county hod usro the jo.il ~ .storage f;rc;il,ty for , ..'cr:>! 1'.... , but 1oc:lJ in," fOf od.pri,... reu,. of the srrucrure '-'"as gro,,-ingp.io. w II.. Oood. .,,.rdcd Wid, dlt: h.lp of the "'gion:>l p",,......tion pl:lru1.r, Web"crCoun,l' sought..ll ,il<, ..Jj.eent '0 the l?06 briek j.il. Th~coull'Y;' wotking on (>l ..... new ule thOl ",ill serve the entire community. Fielde,'s G,iSI Ami W'a$ dam<>ged by jlood ...me" surging Ihrough ift[oundoa"" ~nd machinery. ""_'he mill i$ (;IN,ming 'Wain q'[ull rop/ty. Fiddtr's Grisl Mill alld Gin, Jlllltrion Ciry, Talbot COII/lry '"..-ld.,', Gri" Mill ..,II Gin i, ci= 1930 .....t.,.pow. cred mill ,,'hieh grind, con, ""d ,,'h., 'nw me:>l, flour ond grits for d.. public ..\<1 loc:al,to,es. lt i, d.. onl)' gri" mill ,v.il.ble W co Em" ' Bueknc. deKnbc. hi, connection '0 the mill: "My &mill' has hccn he.c .i""e before the [ne' built thi, building in 1930 I.ftcr r. .. deru.., to thtte:m"l behind the mill. n.., amowu of " ...Ie. pouring through the strucru.. ","u.ed "In"i,. dlIlluge to the " ...I<,r wheel be:oring. as the f"'t-ll""'''''gcurrcnt ","used the wl>..,l to 'pmW< ..turned ,ou. TOOa,', the Fi.lder'. Gn" Mill continuc. to ...... the community, and ..hool group' often "i.it to I.:am about thi, put of Georgi. history. Mr. Buckn.r d_scribed the imp1C' of til< gr.nt "We'd like to dunk e,"ybody conc.m'ng ,hi, projttlbcnu.. dt... 110 w:l.y th1l1 could It".. afforded '0 Ita,.. dOl'" tI,i. 1 didn', Ita", any in.u"""., Ofld it ,,'Ould ju" Ita,.. fall", in di'rrp.i. 10 the point I couldn', grind Oflymo... It just mco.ns SO muclt '0 me :and to the communiI)', and I hope to d.. ptopl. ofth. ""t. ofGcotgia. W. .to"", a.. now grind,ng almOst daily for the public. local and small .hipments of mco.I, Ilou . "nd grits all ov< he.. for motl ..r hundred y....... It;",,,,,,,,,,, .. "Tbm, .. ~ I toN!J _ 4ffisnJtdc._ th.. rIJi, ... "'.dJ ..... ",,d. Howey"", in recen, ye.... th_ condition of th_ hou", Itad d_tcriotatcd. 1'h. conditioo, of Ih. house worsen.d during the tlood. H..vy ...in from rllC roor tl..h tloodinSc.u,edd"m"ge tothe re.idenee', .nd ch;nulCYS iUld standing " AFTER mE FLOOD ".lef lOOk weeks to ~e. c.using foundation damo.~. A Flood Recovery I'rogirs, interior re,to<:l.tion, and painting, TOO.y, the Ables Rtj,l/frM""dJane Able. Rodill!!! Spn"!!!.. Guino, Alba'!)'. DOllghtrty CO/mly The Rodium Springs Cosino is 0 complex o(buildings built ill the 192()s os 0 =ott for "",th",-es' Georgi., 1n recen, j"Cars, the ''''''1'1.. hod wmergonc =to<:l.tion on order to ",.ve 0' mee,ing and rec",.tiorW fac~ity. The proptrty Tht: f1~ inund<>led Ih. Rnd;.m Sp<"ing. Casino e<>mpl~" ;n Alby, the hdium Springs C.'inoonce .gain se,,c, thccommunity .. visitors swim in the springs, "It the meeting f:ocilitics and dine a, the noino. Rqitmal ArrlJultJriml S1I'".}! Qlfd StMditJ s.:..m In Jddilion to lht ~ ..tuehOCOJntd 10 h..1Orif; ,ma=..... T~ A1bulO ~. subn.nriol "'Y';>(:' on . ~ 'i.... in Gcocol'i= ..... loc."od:along its ri,e onoittmotpto.opanoIfC1Sho' J_ ulJ 1, 994odfa1lJ2osolndQinlsl .o.od;oaK'lC'dt." 01 "ocsalon&1ho Flin, no.. Columbus MUICUm used $40.000 Rood IlcwYery ProlgJ3m p " 10 _.yIe... lC'pOftcnhlkd, ~A SNdy ofohe Efftcts ofn lht ~ Rnou~ of e-p.M Rudy MIlO,"" ohe ciomoF from lht ftood on .odlcologoaIl"OfCmu loaRd "'id'lin ohe CllUrlIICO ""Pn' *'" dtcIorcd kdorol dlS:U~' ....... A compro......i,~ rcconruiss3ncc Icwlltlrveyo{ "9'if>l;:lJ1' "In 10 "'" lloodcd ""' ,.. ...... conduo;lt !he Hood fttcov'l:ry Prop;nm 10 r:ompIctc ltudy er>udc:d, ~~bnaging ArI:htolopnl Rnour<:a '" ft~ I'IoodpWn Conidors: An HOIIQnC:;lI AI.Itumen, {Of W .... *'" 1'1"'1 Rn..,.. FoII.I~ Zone~ ThiI.lldyusedhtllOnCol-.:k.indud H'~ j~ pnlly bl>d .~. b., ,,,,,. /uui~utll" ,At hjJJi~gl ""d /My''''' ""'''' .,,11. Ow l(,JIAriU ,,,,* i, .p ond "'" lt>I opIlD#I ID/., lax .-roy"., I!ID ~ II- dirily,~ 1M Ai_ ~kMP""JU. 1Jt<' "''''' - "/~" u-pliin. Col umlluJ MU$tW1I otudy,... bc: u><:d 10 ou.< Georgi.. Drnllu Cardru Sf-If, I ~..c.. SL'Il7t Ua~ Lumphn " ' OOIC of","", _ _ Iha' Uj)(>:>c>ad dama&t= (rom 1he Iremtndou.l flash Oood,"8 of T"'fl'CI'l Sootm A/txnO. The...... ~ ....rround"'l Iho: ~ <:.ooncrCounhooutCllnlolSlIO(..... mt10UI , ... ,.,"'.... ~and a ha$oonc:aI............ The """" sp:md Iho:alU""""-, bu.laOJted on darrag: to lhe roofs IlI>d IusIOric mtlllI .......ong olllWiJol1hebuijd. ings klaled :If'OO.nd !he ~ l.ocal buildu>g 0'/'''''', ""til gudInce f.om th. l..ow Ou,~Rq;o:>n",~ "'tnt GtntU ~lYIbOC', IOUghtlV"'" fun"" of ~'" n""""""" down'"",... F-"'ply "mJj11JOd d"""'i.d ...""", 1",1I1dLllgs ...lth dlm>gcd roo(, and iII"stralt /h. diffic"III" Lumplll~ ''''IlUlga. 11,. l)' bmc:fil,,=t b""'" _11'.,- UC="~ #""", """i"" Tod.1y. ""'.'11I"",,, /."mplll" boosts ~... b.sln.utl, I",..~..d QIId grt"", """""" I" 1M do.nI~"''' h,>Jaric Jis/,Ior. hr be)'OOd tho.., rq.il"l, 1~ ,,;Urn of o;QI'J'In'ICftiiil bu~diogs irll.ut'f1'kio ..... Jq"''''' _ rtmin.iKcflI of thti. "'$(I dUM/! an "'" when the 10\1." rmtl, acri~. I n recml ynrs, Lumplun.'I cb&"lO\I.'I1 art&, as In vibr2ro. aod Nral snulIlO\I.T1S, had IUrr~n:d CCOfIOfTIOl; ..,lbach. 1~ ~lood Rcro'"ffJ' Prognm facililarM a ...vttSiil of dUJ ffa\d. mrancel. In several granlf. (rom die IlillOric P~bOo> o,viuoo ,..... !he cmlrs' foI tt!Urn",/! vacan. buildiop back 10 ....... !u buildiog.,....,.,.. AodJ -= ~~ ofSocwan Cou,,,)" InOUlOn ShrM io S le.tl:< 10 Ihe o,vWon, ~MlI:< the floods, all (l>W" of dv: build>rlg ...", 1fllll~ foI ... cr>ll,bOo>. In,,,,,,of~.poorn'coun'''', " "'.,.. ~, noc:aIl(l n:plaee!he ooofs an;! rtp;\U che iolefior ~ I suspKI rhaI_ of dv: squatt would h..", d>eo- (:dIen down 01' been I(lnl dao." evenlUallysOncesomany buiktongs rroubk .. chelJllddleofochen. Today. all rl>W" of dv: buildirlcl_ ttOeoYftl gan.. on ha''''' bcm cullpku:l, tttIOYaIfd and 6>_ of !he IOuo .,., __ ""'IlOI: lnc -. Oumg tht Grnr Aood of 1994,hoslOl'>l: buiJrIOoIss .. I'bir.s surrettknr ~.....ur.tts. Geof~ d>oo>agtl_ PI:tlN City HaD,:IS kl/Jmglllr /'f- ....od,....,..ntd CUI.iICtal build-;"gI ..tudl mKc up tht dao.".,..." NatI(II'I;>j Rep"", d.......a. Vomoally ~ .......corrrncm buiId"'S downto..." ~ UStSI3nD< /Or .....r rr>l of t1u........ roor.'S Jl'OInl,. 11". gnn. rnulft!d ;" trplxcmml of tht roof. and tht pnxecbOo> of Ito< IntenDt 0($5.000 _ ilIlO ....xd (II rqY.tlf...,..1< on PI.,n, City Iiali. Toda, !hi. bu~ding ((lrIunl.lCl to be u"'" both as che City Hall :and as a (OI'J'\m\lt\ity ",",ting (:lIt~ity 1he tnl o( Pbin. ulebn''''' their ~ry with the ttSt of the Aood. unpacrM (ommun'tin on April 27, IWS, at d'y.long e."em h-ry bwildinlls In Me flood of 1?94 W2S Mon,c>uma. A, ...in continu.cd du,ing d,. f,,,, week ofJuly, tIli~ community of 4,500 citizen, p..panod fo, flooding from tIl.llin, Ri,t" ,,'hich W2H'PCCtcd IOC"'sr se"cf2l days 12'c,. n", IOwn ""'" C2Ughl ofr gu.t abou!2 succ~$,ful reco.-c'yon bod, an cwnomic and sthetic level. MonlO~Urm.', f,rst wk aft 1he flood was to e"'an up d", convnercial building> in tl,e dow,,' WWll .,~.. 1.0<;.. """ell.. "" .. l<.'''pl<.,J 'u "goi" control of dlti, li"es ."d rwpen d",i, bu,i"es.es as 'luickly .. pos,ible. HuRdtcd, of n.e vol"n!""" can", from .round me ,ute. H"toric l'rese,,.uon DiYi,;.,., provided toxh- n,~ :u,;,",,'ee lo building ow'n,,,. where po,- sible to help preserve me historic buildings during dC2ll-UP, Hi'lOne building clemen" soch :u ,,'ood noo.-. .nd pl:Ulrr \\-'1Ils we,. I"., i" d,e fi"t r.w d.)., .. building OWl"''' "nd vulwlltt" ru,htJ to nuke l :aid from every aY3il>blc IOUIU. FEMA funds hdpcd...,1II infftNC1Ufe rq>aU-_ TheOO-'...""" ~ " _Y('L l~. Ihey IIffilrd _ittana' fot rtpairof dw buiIdingJ.i>idl houMd " -busftsxs 0< p<_.u_ rnlJ' would """~. The prin>dy0WtWd """.'......... ~ -.e """ ~ fot ""'" of Ihc ~ :aid :rnilabIe. Monorzuma', mnarbIlIe 'O'J . . mldr JlOf,ilk lh T"".bHiuoncPtaavu.on. The Flood Raxnu, PWC'."- dtIiglcd., hdp .. w.e MonItZUma, ,,"""'..,.,roano: a>nWTU\M)" tcSOUra:Ilad "bIIcn ~ dw cncb" oflhc dioaurr rdief 'JI...... down-." 1'1.., ....munll of Mon~ Iod .". a nno.ir-fonnod flood .>00'(1}' llIIk forl;:r."""f1I' grant _it ....., from dw Il,aonc Pmc,,'alion o,viIoon. T,,"k f(Ma mmi>trI ...-err exh usigr>al a P'P of rncr d,. H'S1o"e 1'""",,-....... Dlv;"on, 'ince hi,ton.; prest"""i"" gt;\'ll f~"dllre !)plC'.Jly ....."kd 10 u,divKluoll>uild",gs, 11", Divi'Km INd. dlC c:uc for dlC block 8""'" beau'" d,e en~re dO""'IOI>I" hi,tonc dislnct ..'aS .ul>rnotg<:11tov.11 Ire:> wen: dolor-mined t1igible for gt;\'ll ,... i""nce. A $502,015 f>e:ado rch>bilitltOon block gnm plOVldod fundll1810 repair onrI oo-.... ",h>bi!,\;ue the f"""lnrl feU ureriorl of die lOWt\ buJd.np. ThiI gran. wertovI. ,,~"'g l hdmric bada.ad 111I\Iltd IUlOr.ll>OO ofIhesc bada _ KCOO .lflIoshed. The multo "1'ft1pk . .of _ Motrtr.- _ .. ..o ...oi_ ..... fItNt_ 11M _ _ -",~_kcl ,1...., .\1<1II"' ' $Ito1tlf_l-J _ ~ ., ,. IIwIT mUilp. n. _M P'" . . . bed '" 6""'"' {hI}"'" _/do~ bIt 1/," -:y_1tJbk "' {"- hilJi"f """.uri ffiswnc /'Tr"'''OlkM DhiIkM """~.,....I. .'JIlI 1M,., B"""lI. - C=_ AlltooJ, ~'M()Itlt:~"'D 1"1_ e;,...", t:OOr'l!JMI(Jr R _ u g ._ _ -.....~dtt ""-_Jt-uofJ,iOIflt~ ~ , , , , , - i c" " . l l I . Arn.R TIlE FLOOD '1 _d>ls,*,~_. .....Ioa. rM ri. W i . _ P'fJIlA..A-Jr. P"~'" -,.~.,. _Ilth' --"T"-",'r,t":k_K..__. .. p' .. 1:(0 t .~ . ~ _.... - <-'I/' '1' '.,1' . ..o:" .oJ" ' , ..."" I 'i..K>J.\::. .' I \ ' HOImjlalflOlf of ~'-s"""+StJllM - . of !hi, vant 'I rtp>i .. beyond the bu~dings f:ocodes. Doun, of roof" d>rn>gccl by the intffl~ rain., ,,"C~ ttpairccl. Hi,roric .lmlCfllS of buadinp' inrrriocs including wood fIoo..,1"11 tin ailings, ~deven> hi.toric: bank VlIult, ,...,~ ,d,.biIi"ted. ]n'pi reel by d>c bene: fiu 0 fhisroric pfCSCmltion, Montcsun undertOOk olllc, p:semltion >etivi,ieI 10 compIcmtn, the "iubJi",tion of the down10'0"1l di,lric~ n.e;, .rrOS. "Ion ;......... invi c"niforcl Lof:3I eo...mmm~ This ddroswignJuwtowonnlllw'dillw~ .. adv:>tnhteascriotyL fO f"'O""C" "' othc< fund.ng " U\ ~1r impcowd me furutr. The hiuoric (~ I(nl II"""'" &oa-# lit ~M(jftrt:~S.;;;;~!~ Ioal mlidmtl 3nd 0lJ 0 ....,........ ,",!'out T-.o Mil'< .N. I-lood"' wurbhop, """bOOed br.N. N2bOnlIl TNSI 3nd 1bc ~ of Georpa Schod of f:n."UOnmtnnl ~ 11:1 I=n aboul a>mrrU>fIJ ~ ch:ol ~cwnomocoodop''''>l.lnaddollOl'l,'l':.-.l~ _ _ fOrlbc """nl\1O.... 0)0.0 .,."... d.nnct ... '" ~ An Economic Da..,Iopmen< Au""'"'lyfC'O""'.......1y De"Clopmen1 Block Granl funded t=ISQ(>C "'"1'IO'-emcpe rtvitlhuuon woek beg>n '" 1997. TIle Georgi. T Nn provided p1-mning ...."once to develop I"ng.....,ge p1-m, fix economic developmenl, heritage toun'lfI and down."",., ",,>Ii.~rion, TIle Georgi. TN" >Itosecurtd. $100,000 gnnl from the ~loodlUrrp()u ...bOOn 10 CO<'l'f'Ie'" ...., foc>de tth.b~; ..tion project TIle """,,-ati~ block gnnlS:II'd \\'oodlUffr"OUnlbtion funds, COfTlbontd wid> IeChnoaIIIDd p10nn0ns uo..c:once from the ~1...lOnC P=ce .,,,..,1 Georp:1 TIUI'I ..., the N.-.l T""" h,...., ruulll"d in fuI lUX)'('j of MotlltZUm>'. dolo.....,...... (01.0 dalinCC C:on:n AlI&'OC'd. Mon..,_ftl'~ Flood Ganr Coordon>u><, $UIt>I1li II up: ~h _ the $pIllj .... 1)(.(n lho:"-:Iric l"'"""'-obon efforn broughl new indultry heri'>g!: rourillfl- 10 MOIlIe.um:o, brougln ncw life 10 the downlown, -md helped bring ,he eiti,en, of die 10"'" IOgcd'C. ir [Q(J'lm(ln oust. AI l.>uSinctl owner Torrunj "o,..., MeKen.it IOl", "the nood VIoChcr. no. En,.....,... oal Reriew twa .. IS ~iml b, fcdcnl b",. It en"'*' !he StOll. HlSIOric P~ ...... Off.:.: (the HillOric Prcsernlion On""""') .. poonIc "'rirw.... coo ,",,", Otl fcdcnl actions chal could affect hoi'tone Il.."..n>e. '" die ,tlttc of ~a. Iltginning dIt ""ttk of !he Oood, dIt Historic Prex....lion Divuion "'""<1bn:lgemcnl Agency {FEMA), lht Georg;. Emt:rgmcy M:an>gMlwmtnt of T,.""pomtioo, :and ihc: Georg;. o..!'"'nmcnt of CorronWlity Aff"';rs to identify hislOne propcrtiet tim were .ffccred by th. d.... le', to >elv;.. "" docummtotioo :and tre1b1'1efn options fOf thot.e P~"in. :and 10 de,..lop 'If"ltegirs tllIl ...:ablcd tI>ose ~ 10 takehi.toricpropertin iruO:occounI .. they IIdIrIInillcred their 0\I.'n f~IJ funded di."m........laICe 1""&f"I""- &mlJJ of &tit... IlundR"ds ofhastori< POOlIt'''''' -.em... \1fi.d. prot...:,ed, funded Of odW>iI._ l"1It'd ....-.I'of...., 11_Ptncrnbon o.ntoOR'. consul .... _ ....tIl ohtot .tote :ond fcdcnI ~ r..... cnmpl I'E.\{A funded the 'CCOtl- ,,'uc,ion of lh. Auehu"Y'k.. C"",k Covred Bridg., wh'eh broke i",o TM dnrtUlge {D CkJtI.,ew Gild RI.-erslde Cemeury ,.... D,er.rAe/mmg. pieces and w:aouse .. "'" ll".....seesko I--ltntsgt CcnlCt on Alblny. no. Dtpantnent of ComononOlJ Affoirs funded doc rthabi!,l:iIJQtl of IOn>< h'llon: homes in ArbsrrJ'........gfcdcnl<:txnnu"ulJ Dor>dopo'""ll BIodCw elfom .f... the l1ood. no. fxi!ilJ""" vily c!IonIFI by the nging flood .. Eon",,:ues of die cost of tcpIIO" .h cd til.. new CJ:lmttuebon wuuld l:>< "'" bes' opoon The Ci'J lAd FE.\tA plannctl 10 demolish die bu~drngt and rcdtvdop tht .".. 110wc>-et, tht 1897 Waltr W",ks ,rill hsd value lO "'" commun'lJ. As Fl!j,L', """ 'he HislQnC Prexn",'ion o;vi.ion wo&td "'F""" to h..1On< "'w"rOC2flCf:, ot ~:oppan'JI' w. "'" Mxon Ilil= WOfb noll(>l1;J!ly """.r>(:;ln' IusllOnC' P'OPl'ltJ'. The p,..."h~ f.>l;~..., aIoo&"" banks of".. <:lcn-..Ip R...~. could brctxnf,. bnoutifUI tUonoonol ........ly ro. the CiIJ of /l.bcon. ThtI.IJPt of _ wauld Ix aplIIIly opptepnatc bccouse ".. Ilt~ \tOfb .... ocigInaIIy drs.gnofCCtlOn of hundmk -....m "*' _1>roIopc3I odl or>OI\I 10 lake. the Ili.toric 1'~"'llIOn [)'vision'I..,.~1II """""'" invol...,....,. in d",dins- lef' ","pon~. CO\.If\tleli rullOnc fl<'l1'l'nioH ...'OUItl now be t""" ro=. 1f_ _ tJ/~pn>pMWS_ iJrorifiu. prt1lIH.fi-JH.~1,r4IHAI. ",.It tJ/"'" .......1Iisulrif:-.._ ~... _ 1 - -./tIr_ Md/tdmll AFTER THE FLOOD "The architect has been very helpful and [the] knowledge and expertise that he so generously shared with [us] during this entire project is greatly appreciated. " --Mrs. RonaldT. Williams, The Federated Garden Clubs ofMacon 6. SOME KEYS TO SUCCESS Planning Assistance One key to the success of this fast-paced and ambitious grant program was having regional preservation planners in the two regions hardest hit by Tropical Storm Alberto. The Middle Flint Regional Development Center (RDq, headquartered in Americus, already employed a preservation planner who spent 40% of her time on historic preservation. The Historic Preservation Division was able to provide Flood Recovery Program funds to the RDC to increase the time she was able to spend on flood-related preservation assistance. The Southwest Georgia RDC had not had a preservation planner on staff since the early 1980s. The Division provided Flood Recovery Program funds to allow the RDC to hire a preservation planner to work full-time on flood-related preservation activities for the two most intensive years of recovery. The preservation planners were critical to the success of both the individual projects and the overall Flood Recovery Program. They identified potential projects and helped owners apply for grant funds; they spread word of the availability of funds; they worked closely with property owners, architects, and contractors to insure high quality preservation work; and they hosted workshops on preservation in their regions to further extend the benefits of the program. Perhaps their most valuable contribution was to work closely with local officials and community leaders in many towns and counties to establish plans for longterm preservation activities that will bring economic, tourism, and community development benefits long after flood recovery is complete. Architect/Ira! Assistance One of the most difficult aspects of the recovery of south Georgia was the lack ofcontractors, architects and building suppliers to keep up with the demand for repair and reconstruction assistance. It was even harder to find architects and contractors experienced in historic preservation work. Therefore, the Historic Preservation Division used Flood Recovery Program funds to contract with two architects, David Maschke of Albany and David Richardson of Macon, who lived and practiced in the region and who were experienced in preservation. The architects' involvement in the program was invaluable. They helped put together bid documents, helped owners select contractors, and oversaw the work on most of the projects. One grant recipient, describing the architect's role, said, "he has been very helpful and his knowledge and expertise that lhe] so generously shared with [us] during this entire project is greatly appreciated." The architects worked closely with tl1e Historic Preservation Division to verify that standards were met and grant requirements were fulfilled. The Division's office is several hours away from the region in which the grant projects were located; tl1erefore, staff architects could not provide the level of oversight and assistance that these projects needed. The project architects were easily accessible to the local project managers. They worked closely with the property owners and project sponsors to help tl1em stay within budget and on time, and ensure quality workmanship on their buildings. They also provided much-needed encouragement during the long process of recovery. David Maschke, project architect from Albany, observed, "following any natural disaster there are all sorts of needs that people put primary emphasis on... in most of the smaller communities throughout the flooded area, tl1e older structures are really the source of community pride and identification. Being able to respond to get the necessary repairs made to historic structures helped the community recover, both in terms of physical [and] psychological recovery." 26 Partnership With the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation played a vital role throughout the Flood Recovery Program. Georgia Trust staff participated in the disaster response teams to assess damage and provide the first wave of technical assistance to property owners. The Trust was also instrumental in the establishment of the Flood Task Force of preservation organizations. In addition, the Georgia Trust designated a staff member to work two days per week on flood recovery assistance. This position was funded by Flood Recovery Program funds from the Historic Preservation Division. The Preservation Associate identified particular needs for assistance to the cities a fMontezuma, Newton and Albany and worked with these cities on recovery projects for a full year. In Montezuma, the Georgia Trust brought in Ben Boozer, a downtown development specialist from South Carolina, to consult with city leaders, business people and others to develop a strategic planningagenda for Montezuma. With this agenda in hand, the Georgia Trust asked the National Trust for Historic Preservation to fund a corrununity strategic plan. The Preservation Associate worked with the city to publicize the public meetings for the plan and to begin implementation of it. The Georgia Trust's key role in seeking private funding to complement the public flood recovery funds resulted in a $100,000 grant from the Woodruff Foundation to Montezuma for completion of the downtown facade rehabilitation project. The Georgia Trust concentrated its efforts in Albany on assistance to local nonprofit organizations. Their work strengthened local preservation organizations and assisted with the development ofa preservation plan for Albany which was funded by the National Trust. The Georgia Trust assisted with a similar plan for downtown Newton and advocated the reuse of a historic school building as a county judicial and administrative facility. One of the many lasting contributions of the Georgia Trust to the flood recovery effort was its development of a "corrununity visioning" process through which citizens and corrununity leaders can create a shared vision for a corrununity's future and identify assets upon which they can build that future. This process proved successful during the recovery from Tropical Storm Alberto, but it will also be a useful technique for many other corrununities that wish to incorporate historic resources in their plans for the future. Partnership With the National Trust for Histonc Preservation The Southern Regional Office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation was involved in Georgia's flood recovery effort from the first days of the disaster. During the emergency period, the National Trust sent an architect to participate in the Historic Preservation Division's disaster response teams and provided technical handouts on treatment ofa flooded historic building. A staff person was later hired to work part-time on flood recovery in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.The National Trust staff came to Georgia and met often with the Historic Preservation Division and the Georgia Trust to develop plans for dIe Flood Recovery Program. The National T rust was instrumental in securing the federal allocation for historic preservation flood recovery in Georgia, Alabama and Florida. It also cosponsored with the University of Georgia a "Your Town After the Flood" workshop in Americus. Finally, using its portion of the federal allocation, the National T rust provided grants for preservation planning projects in Montezuma, Newton and Albany. ''After the flood waters had receded, the preservation partners went into the field with two goals: first, to help the impacted communities understand and choose from the variousforms of assistance available, and second, to envision the future direction oftheir community andformulate the key strategies to achieve this vision. " --Greg Paxton, Georgia Trustfor Historic Preservation 27 AFTER THE FLOOD Teamwork Brought Results One of the most important keys to success of the Flood Recovery Program for historic properties was the cooperative spirit of all of the preservation organizations. This teamwork enabled preservationists to respond to the emergency quickly and effectively, and allowed each organization to focus on what it could best do to support south Georgia's communities during this unprecedented disaster. For example, according to federal law an option available to homeowners in the floodway was to use FEMA funds to move their homes to new locations and rehabilitate them, rather than have FEMA buy and demolish them as part ofthe Hazard Mitigation Program. FEMA staff in Georgia agreed to allow homeowners to take advantage of the salvage option, but left it up to preservationists to let property owners know that this option existed. The National Trust for Historic Preservation sent information showing that, in other states, FEMA had allowed historic buildings to be moved rather than demolished; the Historic Preservation Division negotiated the agreementwith FEMA; the Georgia Trust and regional preservation planners advertised the moving option throughout the region; and the Preservation Associate of the Georgia Trust worked with a Newton property owner to have a historic house moved out of the floodplain so that it could be rehabilitated. This is now one of the few historic homes remaining in Newton after the flood. Each of the preservation partners played a crucial role in the Flood Recovery Program. Cooperation and teamwork were the underlying foundations of the entire Flood Recovery Program. 28 7. SPECIAL EI'E/(fS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTII'ITIES ~ _ I I Q hdd special e>-enlJ ""aIebn.. lhNcononuing lO'~1') r...... 1hl: Grno: Floodo( 199-1, and "" dank Ihl:fI"'M"\..... ~....... dw had~II> Ihr>< m:o.~..,. lbtstttoUS p"" lhc flood V1Cbfl'lII ~cNnce 10""""'" IhN own aIIed ~1Ilbtno ~ Da,," cht "'....., higIlIigIlood !he contribulions I>istDnc "',-Iong pmtn.._ IS ~ 10 "'" ttt;ion'............ and ~ .cdpkl'-dw'"'ll'''''~'''PldIU'''~~ AIHrlo~Da)t Formt< T'<>p<_ b t _ oo:u>ont and JP1'"tt"'" rnl'JIl ,flit< lht ......'31.._ of dot lIood. He lUi, "llw:oc YMd dtmonl...--ltw _'", part oCoull Ihc ...., ::Ie",," the rtgIO'I. noc "'" ., I"Wn&. A cowuoplw: Iw ....., of bongmg people: ~, and .....,"'It lhrm III 00".'01)0' cffon.R ' 'IOn ]1"lOnel'1KC......rion Di DirKlO<:and Snle HISIOOC l'rutt\'2.bon Off""" in"""""", l-brlc Ed",ordII'ICKOI1of AfTER TIlE FLlio>t Oi,'i""" _If...,. ..... 11M />U" 1t>U>1/y dldicNtd ill NtnJI"' , ."i/)' "UIdI ..... ftOGl; 10 roWr' -.d H H/"" .......fonllNjIooJof'U ..f7J-yJ u ,. ~.lMd _ ..",.....oc_.IooI" """" .............,,---/d.. _ P n S l O t l N ' i l l i. . . . AID,.", AItHo't:"",,, lOS ~ hislOflC ~ The crlcbn_ demcIno oaI ....lOfic p'ae,n"",,'. abiI'rr lei b<-..g JIC"'l* "'S"~. lei bWId p"JI\) Ul J:k<;,mlx, or I')')S. The M;>CO<\ U>un'Y Ili$torical Socl(\)". tll( Flint Ri,'" Community Ilotp;tal. ond !hi! p....,,,.. Gty or MoolCzunu hosted ~ rtption to hooor d... IllStoiolcp ..eht:and dcro."lO'tl" ""'..;II=-. Le>dtn of MonlC>unn, sn,d,.J for the rmo..'cd "taI,ty of dlt' ."y 1ft mlny 1'",..,,,,.,,,,,, hod prcdi<:tcd '.. dc:oth. pttKIucd the key to the ."y III M>rk F~".."II, Hi$ton<: Div'lIO<' 0.'''101 ..1<1 Stl.lC 11"",,;., Pre..,,,,..,,,,,, OITI(". D.= Allgood. tho" I~""" G",u.. Coo,duuto' fo' tho ."y, c"""neillod, "delp;te medii ...-portl It> \h. (O"''''ry. Montl'>wtU " d,n",ng ""''' i" th. midlf of tTcmMdou.I economic n::,,taI'>auon. nu. l'ffort wu Ul,h..ed 1' :an l'atrWUtion of ..... Glfl pUI gn>"o"tb t:IuougIl hIStone "'...,....,oon... ~Ion=unu opn cdcbntnl ...'hen "" f...so rdtabiIiation pro;... bcpn. " ""IOn:: mbonaot""'...." ...." _hridon ""'r;usI7. 1996,_t>cn thr fuvol........... Wl'ftWIg ...... """",...:I from I ..-.f""" .... dooo...."""... M",,1nUmO. 1.ocII Iadno. buslCSS _....... IQIII: offiaal thr prt>II ,""",><1 :and oonl dOSlno:'. D,,''';'''' Oirector "'ork Ed"..tdI noled th.1 thc 1'1""" Rcco,'ory 1''''8'''''' block gtIIm to Monl.>WlU " ..'" ~lC l.tgCII fin....'>1 coo",ulIl... it from the Historic I' tion o;"is"", to Illy commtIftlty f'<.'CO\'''';'ll: from tl'" I10o M....icipaI Asoocianon honotg cffons assl$' tho ........ and cibo$ of _th ~ u Ihcr 'bCO'UtlCci on lhe ."iOttai..... ",!houonc ,__",_10 Ihc ......... ,... ~ol~l.,.....and Go,..........Ilt/le' tmd Viw""" Di1'CClO' }.f",t ~ pnunl<> &Ilt 1<> 1M ~ ..-110M loa... ~iwd Flood Rtcr>"t'Y ~ ,""" f - 11Y~1 aaJ EdNmliullaJ Ma/mals I H. . . .~WIfn p...,........ 0... ofIhcpJ !he HiJCOn: P~"alJOn0......... 1<'\ lOr 1U Rood Roxo.,.,. to ptOViclo UOtJancc em!......ld IndI beyond Ihc dins... 1Odf. ltIIu.If;h bodIli.n;\inp;:and Ird>nd ."tailCe. The I~ p~ 0.,..... .ndudtml br !he HIWJnC Pmcrn_ !he Kaboftal Pod< StMa:. Ihc Gcocp> ~ olCOirrnunIlJ Af&in.and !he ~ Depau~d"'g lI'"MJoo ,)l:"",,~lClancndtotI~?J . . _ illdlldttl ri'rllll!l ..... wiU IwIp ~-,~-..,.... ~ .... -' WlII"..,_ "' .... ~ 'lfIeT*U df_ .......,. AFTER THE FLOOD In addition to the workshop, the Historic Preservation Division developed a "Wind and Water" presentation kit which can be used by any interested organization for local workshops on disaster preparedness for historic resources. The self-contained workshop kit includes a presentation guide, samples ofbuilding materials, Preservation Briefs, a video and other publications. The kit is available from the Historic Preservation Division. "Your Town After the Flood" The next workshop, entitled ''Your Town After the Hood," was held in Americus onJuly 14-15, 1995. The workshop was sponsored by the University of Georgia School of Environmental Design and by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Thirty-three people from ten southwest Georgia communities attended. This creative workshop enabled participants to see the flood as a turning point in their town's history and an opportunity to begin planning for a better future for their town. 1ne ''Your Town" process helps local leaders develop skills in improving community appearance as a complement to economic development activities. ''Your Town" seminars are held annually around tl1e southeast; this one was specifically directed toward flood recovery. "Economic Benefits ofHistoric Preservation" In Albany, tl1e Middle Hint and Southwest Georgia Regional Development Centers hosted an "Economic Benefits Through Historic Preservation" workshop in May 1996, to introduce the benefits of preservation -- such as rehabilitation tax credits, grants, and economic development -- to the region. The primary focus of ilie workshop was the rehabilitation ofhistoric properties for low-income housing. Speakers included representatives from the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, the Internal Revenue Service, low-income housing development specialists, and a preservation architect. Rehabilitation projects using tax credits and National Register nominations for significant historic properties have already resulted from iliis workshop. "After the Flood:Rehabilitating Historic Resources" As a result of tl1e 'Wind and Water" workshop, the Historic Preservation Division prepared a publication designed for the property owner, titled, "After tl1e Hood: Rehabilitating Historic Resources." This manual is a compendium of practical tips, including preparing a building for impending flooding, safety guidelines, re-entry after flooding, drying and cleaning the building, and planning for rehabilitation. It includes information from tl1e Red Cross, FEMA, and preservation organizations. "After tl1e Hood: Rehabilitating Historic Resources" was well-received by building professionals, preservationists, and property owners in Georgia. It has been requested by many other states. Copies are available from tl1e Historic Preservation Division. "After the Flood:Rebuilding Communities Through Historic Preservation" Finally, tl1e Division worked wiili ilie film crew of ilie Georgia Department of Natural Resources to produce a 20-minute video on ilie Great Hood of 1994 and the results of recovery through historic preservation. Containing footage of the disaster as it happened and of tl1e progress and results of the Hood Recovery Program grant projects, tl1e video focuses on the ways in which people were affected by the flood and by the recovery through historic preservation. This video is available to community leaders, preservationists, organizations, educational groups and oilier states through tl1e DNR Film and Video Catalog. 32 8. PUITI~G IT ALL TOGETHER: SUCCESS OF TIlE PROGRAM AND LESSONS LEARNED S JIIIIIY Tht Ib:>d of JulJ, 1994 """ the e>-enlJ ctQIl'olIowed It affaI the tms of """->ds otCO-p. """ ~ _comnuuca~. DtsuIrn web. Tn>pot'II Soorm~ (aISf: unaold.......,.and COl.milbons ofdoD=, bullhcy 0100 bnlcouo. "'"' bw: lD P"<'Pe onnd Iud UKd hastoric pran" nban '"". cbdoponcUl1OOlli:w many ~ Ther wca: poiocd I:> rrWoo the ""12I'U me.1 of the new flfUnCl3l ..... tn:hnic:aI ~ b,. the Historic "-'mll>Cl the Flood Rrd oIn.ot .... 1F1ood Rtco.~1'J PrognmI3nd bcpt> 10 COfICr1ft of:all lIu.. I!PD """" ofr..~ I lOkI other people in !he commun'lJ obou.;1. This projttt h.. bttn bunctbng pad foe l.umplUn, ",'hich is."''Y poor 10'<1o... ond I th,nk dul if. ""I')' irrlpolnnL We ..,rymuch ~ialC th., N L1. Flood Recovery I'rogr.om ~,!S :and u.i.13rlC<: hp<:NUiotf oDtnd ~ all tJ/:J'O". NffdI.s> '" "'Y.... D.\"R lfistom ho...._tiM ~ f"looJ RUll)' hi,lOII opportunlly for the HislOric Prnc~lJOn lhey ...,~ bero~. toe'lPud by new po..ib~;b"s for Iht.. fuN~ and tIl'W partnCUl: for 01;> 0Qfl'l. In m3flr pbca ~, soulh.u, Georpo. MIOtIC: p""'''u_ ..... be .... of1he~ofdul~ builcl.n& elTon becaaSl' h1s1Orit ~ so....., en.....,., maRs _ 1'0< d>e 1\>.... As ~ po......ions:and "'''r IT","UOO:S '0<'0 wasl>od br d>e flood. r..s.-;,; p'C:SCh:ooon hdpod iCGWke, Gootpa peopIe..-ilh lheir paII:and pndc ........ ~ AI Ihc hatd ""'ldl of ~ and rdIu~ IqIn, propIo disw tI new pouibiIi_ 1'0< d>tir old tJu;Id.. ongsanddown..,."....:pouibiliOts Iikc benage lIJUi'>Jm, down_ ~ 10 ... ~,~rybody lhq'", from Mon..al..... ", ponnvation ond lhe llolloric p..,..,.. tion 0;..""", granllUnd~'w 0100 ..,. 1 1.ongtenn gooJ o f _ dcvdopn~nt. Ourpbn io 10 tunuroo.u>d the economy. Tourism is going 10 l>c 1 big J'~rt of ,hOI, "'ld of course, ~,e down.OWtl I>u.incu diwict il critic:al. Wi lhout hUlO~ bustncot_ M""re~ lit /997. ."1jI; htuoric ~_;II(""'J'lixuoon buiIdonsI:ond poper_.i,. baAcpurpllfll' if., hofp poI1Uol''' I,ft 111 .......00 lhaI lgIRoI hr:mf'..... I low duo """'" "f'P'"'"'.... lhe H.lIDric PrQtn'1b(lI'I Dirioion On. "Th1nb ID yow O'p.llU_ ~ l""" hrip. I _111ft l k.lOUI'>d. praavut.1NCtUR I an""""""" 10 m1kt myCUrtml home pus on 10 fuNK~tionII.N UUO/IS uarntd One of !he In""" preoc.....uo""u I....rncd t.cn the lIDOd began ...-u how crit>col it i. to h.,,,. comJll~.e ontion Di,isiot,'. ""J"""" to the eri,i. and mode i. diffll;Ult 10 kl..,... ,f oJl el,gible pmpctty 0Wtttf1 h>d 1\Ctl1 "",ifocd """'.nce. o f .V'l.iI.bIc AI' lUult of !he 11ood, the Division h.. incrnoed i.ls .,TOftS lO "'''''1 atnS where c 0;" will """"""" 10 pulSUlO ..-mun (or funding ""'QI.. ."'" \.,taI.....n.. Anocher Icuon ..... lhe nd roo "''l!P''&~ bnooun 1M HulOnC Pram.c ","",sa ,oats Jnmcd much ftOoTl t:1dl ochct dutin& thao thou..... one! found ......,y ,.,........ AJ 1 resuI. of .... 19941\ood, the Huronc: ~bDn DMoton II now worI<"'g ....lh GEMA. ~ Georgi. T..... fot H....,..., Platrvmon. Ind ~ de>-dopmm. t:mfCfS to d<-.'dop t:I~ dioas.... p"'p.taInrso pi... that ..al .1CIud<: ttc idcn~fica_ one! ptOUCbon ofhi,1otic p"'p"..... in fu",.., dis."Cl' re,pono<: ....."'S"". "Olot """"'10 tltxriIN ow r''''' ..." p'-,._ ty....- ....tIM rok - U I N . . _ofw"'-.l.c,./.."...Y ..., - _IJIN ~-- . ~I"', -DoMtIP_, MgD AFTER mE FLOOD USSQIlS 1,~d/roM 1M Hood 0/ 1994: lH..n "nalu'al diSl1SI" 'Irik", iI I. "Wrollo htNt! " romplete ""d up-,o-date imemory a/hi"",ic n.lt>urces/",.Ihe 'fale, especially in " rompule"':'" In/orm,,'ion 'Y"em mopped/om",l. The... I. a nud/01' ""going ."",",unicol,,;n be"'ee" Ihe !fi'lfN;e P"'Mrvol,an O;m""" "nd 1Ii"""i.",.... .m''S'ney ...sponu agenei... ",ati"" "alu-,,)" a ctJ()pemr"" .jJo". 1".1'100-1 Neeo",,'}' Prog",m "'Ould ,"'1 hm'e been ",...s. >Iready knew: historic p....."'.lion i. >Iw:>.y. , coop. and the :Wilily of oil invoh'ed to schc. '0 age<>ld problems_ Historic p""""'orion po,n",,,, ,,-o,kcd li:lc.nd property owne", who dld the hard "-ollr of ...budding. d',.. lli.,onc p.....ri<; P.....nning erroru,'o (hal h",onc p",.."'.Mn ""Ii"i,"" in e"ery Gcoq;i. commun"y will ...""h tlleir full potenliol in. making Georgi better place tomof'1'O\/>' (han il i. lOO'y, p"",ldingquolily~olg. 303S4 Telephone (404) 856-2140 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTAcr: Carole Moore, 404-656-2840 Historic Preservation Division WOR IMKBDIATB RILIAB. July 12, 1994 The Historic Preservation Division ot the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is offering technical assistance to property owners of flood-daaaged historic properties in the aiddle and southwestern areas of the state affected by the recent floodinq. The Historic Preservation Division will provide advice on appropriate treataents for building. and sites 50 years old or older that have sustained damage froa the floods, as well as offer incentive proqraas for rehabilitation of these properties. Division staff are currently coapiling inforaation on which comaunities and areas bave suffered daaage to bistoric properties and vi\l be Baking site vi.it. to thes. areas throughout the next tew weeks. More inforaation on the technical assistance and rehabilitation proqraaa offered by the Historic Preservation Division is provided on the attached sheet. ror aore inforaation about bow your co. .uaity caD take a4vantaqe of tbis a.sistance, contact tbe Historic Pr.servation oi.isioD at 404-'5'-2840. 42 rLOOD DaxAca. u 1tIIft wou rca IU'~IC BUILDI 1.lfOaIC . . . . .nlIOli DnI.IOII 8UILDIMG DIm. CBUITILYD, INCGOUANDTYD,RESSTSA: TE: _ PARDODPREERSTSY: OWNER: _ TELEPHONE: CONSTRUCTION DATE: USE OF BUILDING: N.R. LISTED: N.R. ELIGIBLE: BUILDING DISCRIPTIO. NUMBER OF STORIES: BASEMENT: ROOF: OTHER: BUILDING XA~IRIAL8 FOUNDATION: EXTERIOR WALLS: Roor: INTERIOR WALLS: FLOORS: OTHER: DBSCRIPTIO. or DADG. , RICOMKDlDA'IIOIf. FOUNDATIONS , BASEMENT: EXTERIOR WALLS , WINDOWS: FIRST FLOOR STRUCTURE: FIRST FLOOR FLOORING: INTERIOR WALL FINISHES: ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: BUILDING SITE: OVERALL ASSESSMENT: ESTIMATED COST or REPAIR: OTHER COMMENTS: ASSESSMENT TEAM: DATE: 43 I.ITIAL COIl'1'AC'l' gn8lfI0JI8 lfO U8.88 DAICAG. TO HI8TORIC R.sone. . 1. Were historic buildings flooded? What is the extent of the damage? 2. Is the downtown area flooded? What is the extent of the damage? 3. Are any historic neighborhoods or downtowns affected? What is the extent of the damage? 4. Are any archaeological sites or historic cemeteries affected? What is the extent of the damage? 5. Have any landmark buildings suffered any damaqe? Ask about courthouses, aills, bridges, national register listings. What is the extent of the damage? .In asking the above questions try to pinpoint if the dUlage is to the first floor, second floor, completely destroyed, off the foundation, or daap? 7. What is the status of the flood? Is it rising, recedinq, stagnant, etc.? If rising, when do you expect it to peak? 8. Who are soae other local contacts or property owners we should contact to get a better idea of the situation? 9. Who should our office contact to let thea know we want to co.e, survey the daaage, and provide advice and technical assistance? 10. When would be the earliest we could co.e to asseS8 the damage? 11. What is the status of communication ability, i.e. telephone., fax machines, .ail, and/or electricity? 12. Would a sumaary of what our office can provide in the way of technical assistance and advice be helpful? 44 Joe O. Tanner. Commissioner Georgia Department of Natural Resources Historic Preservation Division Elizabeth A. Lyon. Director and State Historic Pruervation Office 205 Butler Street. S.E. Suite 1462. Atlanta. Georgia 3033~ Telephone (404) 656284( PRESERVATION ASSISTANCE NEEDED FOR FLOOD-DAMAGED HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN 'SOUTHWEST GEORGIA NOT COVERED BY DIRECT FEDERAL OR STATE ASSISTANCE OR INSURANCE Juliette Moderate water damage to floors, lower Interior and exterior walls, and foundations of approximately 10 historic wooden downtown buildings In the town made famous by the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes." Estimated preservation assistance ne~d: $100,000 Montezuma Extensive water and mud damage to virtually the entire historic cent,al business district. Approximately three dozen historic buildings, which were being considered for the National Register of Historic Places. suffered severe damage to brick foundations and walls, interior walls, and floors. Water damage Is compounded by septic complications arising from the flooding of the local sewerage system. Estimated preservation assistance need: .750,000 Albany The South Albany area Including a historic African-AmerIcM neighborhood wu MY.rely flooded; flood waters In several blocks reached the roofs of historic hou.... More than 100 historic houses may have been extensively damaged. As the water IUbsIdes, sinkholes are appearing, causing further damage to historic houses and yards In the neighborhood. Some of this area" In the 100-YUI floodplain and wII likely not be restored; approximately half the houses may be outside the floodplain and may be restorable. Estimated preservation assistance need: .500.000 45 City cemeteries adjacent to the Flint RIve' suffered exteMlve damap to grav.., gravestones, and landscape features including fenc.., trees and shrubbery, and streets. FEMA funds will cover some repair costs; however, extensive restoration work to monuments and landscape features Is also needed but not covered under FEMA. Estimated preservation assistance need: '100,000 Approximately half a dozen historic commercial buildings including the recently rehabilitated St. Nicholas Hotel (listed In the National Register) in the Sandy Bottom" commercial district between the railroad depot and downtown Albany suffered moderate water damage to foundations and the lower portions of ground floors. Estimated preservation assistance need: .140,000 A half-dozen historic buildings at Albany State College adjacent to the Flint River suffered extreme water and mud damage. Water damage is compounded by septic compUcations arising from the flooding of the local sewerage system. As the water subsides, there Is increasing concern that sinkholes may appear. Insurance wiH cover most of the estimated $400,000 restoration costs; FEMA funds will cover some infrastructure repairs and landscaping. However, there Is a need for specialized historic preservation technical assistance in the restoration of these historic landmark buildings. Estimated preservation assistance need: '50,000 The Thronateeska Heritage Foundation property, consisting of two historic railroad (jepots, a historic Railway Express Agency building, and several auxiliary structures suffered water in basements and water damage to brick foundations and wooden platforms. Approximately $'00,000 in estimated damages apparently will be covered by FEMA. The Radium Springs property, a historic landscaped resort south of Albany along the Flint River, suffered approximately $50,000 water damage to the reconstructed casino building and additional damage to the landscaped grounds around the springs and pools. The property is privately insured. Newton A block of historic one-story commercial buildings adjacent to the courthouse square was literally submerged under flood wate,s. Approximately two dozen historic residences in town were flooded to various degrees. Estimated preservation assistance need: '750,000 46 The Baker County courthouse, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, suffered extensive water damage to the basement and first floor. In addition, some county records located on these two levels of the courthouse apparently have been damaged. Estimated repair costs of approximately $200,000 may be covered by FEMA or the courthouse may be abandoned and the county government relocated to a new FEMAfunded structure. Upson County The Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge collapsed and fell into the flood waters. Estimated restoration costs of $395,000 apparently will be covered by FEMA. Technical Assistance to Owners Qf FIQQd-Damaged HistQric PrQDerties To provide adequate technical assistance tQ owners Qf flQod-damaged histQric properties: two histQric preservation architects, fQr a Qne-year period, tQ be statiQned in the field (possibly in RegiQnal Development Centers); Qne histQric preservatiQn structural engineer (on partial retainer); one grants administratQr fQr a Qne-year period; and the preparatiQn, publication, and distribution of technical assistance information. Estimated preservation assistance need: $205,000 SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED PRESERVATION ASSISTANCE NEED FOR FLOOD-RELATED DAMAGE TO HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN SOUTHWEST GEORGIA Juliette MQntezuma Albany Newton Technical Assistance $100,000 $750,000 $790,000 $750,000 $205,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED PRESERVATION ASSISTANCE NEED $2,595,000 Prepared by: Richard aoues, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer July 26, 1994 47 FLOOD RECOVERY FUNDS POSSmLE FOR mSTORIC PROPERTIES There Is a strong possibUity that federal funds wiD be made available to the Historic Preservation DiflsioD 01 the Georgia Departmeat of Natural Resources, for repairs to nood-damaged historic properties. To .be eligible, the property must be Usted in the National Register of Historic Places, or be eligible for listing in the National Register. We wiD not know for a few weeks if the funds will definitely be made available, but urge all Interested owners of historic property in the Georgia counties declared disaster areas to con~ct the Historic Preservation Division If you want to receive a grant application, should the appropriation be made. Funds would be available on or after October 1, 1994. To indicate your interest In a Flood Recovery Grant, r1ll out the information below and return it to: Flood Recovery Grants HIstoric Preservation Division Department of Natunl Resources 205 Butler Street, Suite 1"2 Atlanta, GA 30334 YES, I WANT TO KNOW ABOUf ANY ROOD RECOVERY GRANT FUNDS THAT BECOME AVAILABLE FOR HISTORIC PROPERTIES! NAME: ADDRESS: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _PHONE: _ IDSfORlCPROPERTYNEEDINGASSISTANCE: _ 48 FLOOD ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO OWNERS OF DAMAGED HISTORIC BUILDINGS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Type of program: Assistance in the form o( s~ visits, advice, and t~chnica' information for repairio.-'damaged buildings. Eligible properties: Residential, commercial, institutional, and industria buDdings, and arcbaeoJoaical sites; generally, buildinl' should be at least '0 years old; advice based on The SecretaJy of the Interior's Standilrtb for Rehabilitation. For more infonnation: Contact Richard Laub, Michael Miller, Beth Gibson, or Angie Edwards, Historic Preservation Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources: (404) 656-2840. STATE TAX INCENTIVES Type of program: Eight year property tax assessment freeze for historic properties that ha~ undergone substantial rehabilitation. Eligible properties: Both residential and commercial, either listed or eligible for listinl in the Oeoraia Register or the National Register of Historic Places; buDdinp must be rehabilitated a(COrdinl to DNR's StIlNl4nb for 1WuIbiJitiltion. For more information: Contact Joan Cole, Historic PreselVation Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources: (404) 656-2840. FEDERAL TAX INCENrIVES . Type of program: Rehabilitation investment tax credits for substantial rehabilitation of both historic (~ tax credit) and nonhistoric properties buDt before 1936 (1~ tax credit). Eligible properties: Income-producing; historic buDdings must be listed in the National Register and be rehabilitated according to The Secretai)' of the Interior's StandlJrtb for Relulbilitation; nonhistoric buDdinp cannot be listed in the National Register and must meet a wall retention requirement. For more information: Contact Joan Cole, Historic Preservation DiYision, Georgia Department of Natural Resources: (404) 656-2840. 49 FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Type of pl'Op'llD: Grants, loans, and other types of financial assistance upon completion of request for federal disaster relief. Eligible properties: Both privately and publicly owned buDdings as well as properties owned by non-profits; disaster recovery projects involving historic properties would be reviewed under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act by the Historic Preservation Division to determine what effect they would have to these properties. For more information: Contact Lester Smith (public buDdinplfmancial aid), FEMA: (404). 763-7785; Melvin Schneider (private , buildiilgslfmaneial aid), FEMA: (404) 763G-?64S;and Jeff Durbin (Section 1(6), Historic Preservation Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources: (404) 656-2840. FOR LONG-RANGE REHABILITATION, state funds are available through the Georgia Historic Preservation Division's -Georgia Heritage 2000 Grants- and the Historic Preservation Fund; contact Cynthia Byrd: (404) 656-2840. Long-range planning funds are available through the Southern Office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation; ask for information on the Preservation Services Fund: 456 King Street, Olarleston, SC 29403; (803) 722-8552. INFORMATION BOOKLET, Contact the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation at (404) 8819980 to receive a free copy of"the Information Booklet entitled, --rreatment of FloodDamaged Older and Historic Buildings-; it contains infonnation on foundation problems, masonry deterioration, wood rot, interior finish damage (Dooring, woodwork, wall paper), and exterior paint problems. or Prepared by: Histodc PruerYadon DIYlslon, CeoIJla Department Natural Resources, 205 Butler SL, Suite 14'2, Atlanta, GA 30334 Telephone: (404) 'S6-Z840 FAX: (404) 6515811. (Date: ?/111M) 50 September 26, 1994 FLOOD GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR HISTORIC PROPERTIES To all GBORGXA PLOOD VXCTXK8: The Georgia Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Natural Resources has been awarded a federal grant to assist the owners of historic structures with repairs to their flood-damaged properties. To be eligible for assistance, a property must be either listed on the National Register of Historic Places, OR be eligible for listing on the National Register. The funds are available for any historic properties in the 53 Georgia counties declared disaster areas during the July floods. The grant funds will pay for damage that is not covered by private insurance or other government funds. Grant applications will be available on October 3. Funds will be made available as quickly as possible. If you are interested in receiving a qrant application, please fill out the form below and return it to: Flood Recovery Grants Historic Preservation Division Department of Natural Resources 205 Butler Street, Suite 1462 Atlanta, Georgia 30334 PLBASB SBIfD lIB A PLOOD RBCOVBR GRA!1T APPLXCATIOB POR IlY BISTOIlXC PROPBRTY: DXB: ADDRBSS: PBon: BXSTORXC PROPBRTY nBDXNG - ASSXSTANCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you have previously mailed us a flood flyer, a grant application will automatically be mailed to you. 51 BI8TORIC PRB8ZRVATIOK DIVI8IOK SELECTION CRITERIA FOR GRANTS BEQUIREMENTS: * Usted on National Register of Historic Places Q! eligible for listing (either individually or as a district * Location within any of the 55 disaster area counties * Activities/costs must be related to the July 1994 floods * Project confonns to S8cretaty of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation OTHER CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION: * EXTENT OF FLOOD DAMAGE (Prioritized below): Damage requiring emergency stabilization/protection from further deterioration Critical structural damage Moderate structural damage Damage to historic materials and finishes Damage to mechanical systems Other damage * DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED FOR THE FUNDING: Do applicants have other funding sources for the work such as FEMA funds or private insurance funds? * PROJECT ADDRESSES THREAT OF LOSS OR DAMAGE TO THE RESOURCE Is the Mure of the structure or resource threatened without these funds? * ABIUTY OF APPUCANT TO COMPLETE PROJECT * CLEAR PROJECT GOAlS AND REAUSTIC BUDGET * PROJECT THAT CAN BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 * PROJECT ACHIEVES SIGNIFICANT PRESERVATION OBJECTIVE 52 Lonice C. Berr.tt, Commiaioner Georgia Department of Natural Reso'urces Historic Preservation Division Mark R. Edward., Division DIrector and State Historic PruervatJon O~ 500 The Healey Building, 57 Forsyth Street, N. W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Telephone (404) 656-2840 Fax (404) 851-8739 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Carole Moore, 404-656-2840 Historic Preaervatioo Diviaioo FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 1995 Wind and Water Workshop to Be Held In Decatur Wind and Water: a workshop focusing on ways to care for flood- and stonn-dama&ed historic buildings, will be offered in downtown Decatur at the Holiday Inn Conference Center on September 26 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 1be workshop, sponsored by the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the National Park Service, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism, will include a series of preservation e~rts as speakers, a panel discussion, and participant work groups who will share e~riences and e~rtise related to disaster response and protection of historic buildings. -nus workshop is one of the ways in which HPD is continuing to provide technical services to the owners of historic properties dama&ed by Tropical Storm Alberto and to help people prepare for future disasters, says Mark Edwards, State Historic Preservation Officer and Director of the Historic Preservation Division. Preservation Consultant John Leeke will be the featured speaker at the workshop. Other speakers will include Daryl Barksdale, HPD flood grant coordinator, David Richardson, AlA, Richardson Ie Associatel; and David Maschke, AlA, David Maschke Ie Associates. Persons working with historic buildings such as architects, preservation specialists, planners, building inspectors, museum house directors, emergency management personnel, leaders in preservation organizations, and historical societies; those involved in the building trades; and owners of historic homes and commercial buildings may be interested in attending the workshop. For more information on Wind and Water or to register, call Kathryn Coggeshall at HPD at 404/651-8739. 53 ApPENDIX E: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Historic Preservation Division would like to thank all who were partners in the Flood Recovery Program effort. We have tried to acknowledge here all the people and organizations who took part in the program and who provided assistance to communities in south Georgia. They are listed according to their position or involvement during the time of the flood and recovery. Any omissions are unintentional. Historic Preservation Division Flood Recovery Program Staff: Daryl Barksdale, Kathryn Coggeshall, Madelyn Foard Disaster Response Teams: Joan Cole, Debbie Curtis, Jeff Durbin, Angie Edwards, Beth Gibson, Richard Laub, Michael Miller, Lisa Raflo, Greg Schneider, Leslie Sharp Appropriations: Richard Cloues, Karen Easter Architectural Review and Assistance: Mary Ann Eaddy, Beth Gibson, Michael Miller National Register Review and Assistance: Richard Cloues, Lisa Raflo, Greg Schneider, Leslie Sharp, Ken Thomas Environmental Review and Liaison with Federal &State Agencies: David Bennett, Richard Cloues, Jeff Durbin, Karen Easter, Richard Laub, Larry Leake, John Morgan, Richard Warner Survey and GIS Assistance: Kenneth Gibbs, Ronnie Rogers Public Awareness and Information: Karen Luehrs, Carole Moore 54 Photographic Sel1'ices: Jim Lockhart Administrative Support: Cynthia Byrd, Sandra Garrett, Tameka Pugh, Vivian Pugh Flood Recovery Program Development and Management: Richard Cloues, Mary Ann Eaddy, Karen Easter, Mark Edwards, Carole Griffith Other Division Programs: Cynthia Byrd, Angie Edwards, Marty Goldsmith, Conrad Rosser, Tracey Rutherford Division Director and State Historic Presel1'ation Officer: Mark Edwards Consultants David Maschke, AlA, Albany David Richardson, AIA, Macon John Leeke, Maine Macon Heritage Foundation, Macon Regional Development Centers Stella Gray Bryant, Preservation Planner, Middle Flint RDC Paul Forgey, Preservation Planner, Southwest Georgia RDC Chrissy Marlowe and Brandon Brazil, Preservation Planners, Lower Chattahoochee RDC Robin Nail, Preservation Planner, Heart of Georgia Altamaha RDC Adriane Wood, Preservation Planner, Middle Georgia RDC National Trust for Historic Preservation Charles John, AIA, Midwest Office Susan Kidd, Executive Director, Southern Office John Hildreth, Associate Director, Southern Office Susan Wall, Flood Coordinator, Southern Office 55 Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Greg Paxton, President and CEO Bill Parrish, Vice President and COO Tommy Jones, Restoration Director Greta Terrell, Preservation Associate Michael Wyatt, Main Street Design Specialist Department of Natural Resources Jim Couch and Becky Marshall, Film and Video Unit University of Georgia, School of Environmental Design Pratt Cassity, Director, Office of Preservation Services Lisa Vogel, Grants Coordinator 56 CREDITS Map, page4 Ronnie Rogers Photograph, page 15 Mike Buckner Writing and Editing Karen Easter and Daryl Barksdale Layout and Design Karen Luehrs Top Photograph, cover Caren Allgood Photograph page 24 Jeffrey Durbin All Other Photographs Jim Lockhart Cover Design Mike Nelson Times 3 57 The preparation and printing of this document were fundcd in part by a grant from the Departmcnt of the Interior, National Park Service, under the provisions of the NATIONAL HiSTORiC Pr