Kentucky Enquirer – Northern Kentucky’s largest city has been a leader in the region – and perhaps the country – in working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to correct problems with its flood levee system following Hurricane Katrina.

After Katrina waters flooded New Orleans in 2005 when levees failed, federal officials raised the priority for evaluating flood-protection nationwide, with plans to certify those they believe effectively will hold back big floods.

For areas where flood walls are not certified, building owners with properties behind inadequate levees can face significantly higher flood insurance rates. If a large flood were to occur, properties behind the weak levees would not receive federal assistance. [read more…]