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Natural disasters and catastrophic events are inevitable and
generally unpredictable, which is why in 1977 congress established
the Emergency Relief for Federally Owned roads (ERFO) program.
ERFO funding is intended to help pay the uncommonly heavy
expenses associated with the repair and reconstruction of Federal
roads and bridges seriously damaged by a natural disaster over a
wide area or catastrophic failure. Intent of the program is to repair
or reconstruct roads to pre-disaster conditions. Only serious
damage is eligible, damage that severely impairs the safety,
capacity, or usefulness of a road or bridge. The program is not
intended to fund all emergency and permanent repair costs.
Federal, tribal, state, and local governments that have the
authority to repair or reconstruct Federal roads may apply for ERFO
funds. Federal land management agencies are considered
"applicants" under the ERFO program. Other governmental entities
apply through an applicant.
Shiloh Marsh Road (11.6 miles), a dike road in the refuge, was being
rehabilitated by EFLHD when hurricane Charley caused extensive
damage.
ERFO in action!
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida overlays the John
F. Kennedy Space Center and consists of over 140,000 acres of
mixed coastal habitats. Shiloh Marsh Road, a dike road in the
refuge, was being rehabilitated by FLH when the storm surge
from Hurricane Charley caused the water level to rise more than
5 feet, washing away whole sections of the dike and much of the
new road material. With the use of funds from the ERFO program,
the road was repaired and reopened after an extended 2 ½ year
closure. The project also included the rehabilitation of Cruickshank
Trail (0.3 miles) and the rehabilitation of Bairs Cove Parking Area.
How does the ERFO program work?
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