Billion dollar backlog for flood control projects
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The County is millions of dollars short when it comes to infrastructure to prevent flooding. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
The County recently appropriated $88 million to the County Flood Control District, with $61 million earmarked for construction. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
Currently, cities and towns have requested $2.3 billion to build new systems that can move storm water out of harm's way, according to officials with the Maricopa County Flood Control District. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
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Lacey Grace holds her 4-year-old daughter Eliana, who almost died from "dry drowning." WTSP
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The Fiesta is just one of the models Ford is dropping from is North American dealerships. (Source: Ford)
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Victim Chelsee Dennis (Source: Family photo)
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