Help Shape Regional Flood Resilience: Submit an LOI
August 19, 2025
Centralina Invites Communities and Engineering Firms to Support Regional Flood Resilience
The Centralina Regional Council is launching two coordinated requests for Letters of Interest (LOIs) to strengthen regional resilience through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Project Planning funds made available under Tropical Storm Helene (DR-4827-NC).
Local jurisdictions are invited to submit LOIs if they have current or potential flood-related hazard mitigation projects that could benefit from technical assistance, engineering support or benefit-cost analysis. This regional application process is designed to help communities advance projects identified in their Hazard Mitigation Plans and prepare for federal funding opportunities.
Participation can help communities:
Access technical and administrative support to strengthen project readiness.
Align local hazard mitigation priorities with regional solutions.
Join a collaborative regional effort to address flooding and inland storm impacts.
Centralina is also seeking qualified engineering firms to provide on-call services, including feasibility studies, design development, cost-benefit analysis and GIS hazard risk mapping. Selected firms will play a key role in supporting communities with limited in-house capacity and ensuring projects meet FEMA and NCEM eligibility requirements.
Engineering partners can expect to:
Conduct hazard assessments and develop project designs.
Support FEMA Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) packages.
Provide rapid mobilization and technical assistance on short timelines.
Why This Matters
Engaging both communities and engineering partners positions the Centralina region to accelerate flood resilience planning and project readiness. By working together, jurisdictions and technical experts can better leverage federal and state resources, reduce flood risks and strengthen long-term community resilience.
