Gene Barr, Carl Miller, & David Hefley
Grundy Virginia Flood Control Project
This series consists interview releases, invoices and reference material relating to the Klines' work for the Huntington District, Corps of Engineers. Interviews were conducted mainly during the late 1990s with Grundy, Virginia residents, Corps employees, and community planners in connection with the development of a flood control plan in response to the severe flooding of the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River in 1977.
National Capital Contracting
Gene Barr, Carl Miller, and David Hefley are three individuals who have made significant contributions in their respective fields. Gene Barr is a professional who is ready to get started on projects as soon as they are approved. He is knowledgeable about flood proofing measures and the eligibility criteria for the program. He is also familiar with the process of signing up for the program and the responsibilities that come with it. Carl Miller, on the other hand, is an expert in emergency management. He is results-minded and focuses on the potential damages that could occur due to certain events. He recommends Tony Cavalier from WSAZ channel three as a reliable source of information on meteorology. David Hefley is the chief of planning with Booker Associates in Lexington, Kentucky. He has been in this capacity for over two years and has been working in planning and community development on the municipal level for approximately twenty years. He has been involved in the commercial redevelopment project in Grundy, assisting the corps in terms of a market assessment and preliminary design.
Scope and Content Note
The interview provides a comprehensive overview of the issues related to flood management and commercial redevelopment in Grundy. The interviewees discuss the potential effects of rainfall and flooding, the importance of understanding the mechanisms affecting the atmosphere, and the role of meteorology in emergency management. They also delve into the specifics of the flood proofing program, including the eligibility criteria, the different options available, and the process of signing up for the program. Furthermore, the interview sheds light on the commercial redevelopment project in Grundy, detailing the involvement of Booker Associates in the project, the original site recommended for redevelopment, and the subsequent changes in plans due to the development of the Appalachian School of Law. The interviewees also discuss the process of verifying ownership, inspecting the property for asbestos and hazardous and toxic waste, and determining what can be done with the structure.
Subjects: Flood control--Virginia; Flood damage prevention—Virginia; Buchanan County (Va.)--History; Grundy (Va.)--Social life and customs; Levisa Fork Basin (Ky. and Va.); Big Sandy River Valley (Ky. and Va.); United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
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