# Kingman Secures $493K for Flood Relief Project

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Podcast: [SignalsAZ.com - Arizona News Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/signalsaz-com-arizona-news-podcast-1375934)
Published: 2026-05-08T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The City of Kingman has secured $493,000 in federal funding to launch Phase 1 of the Bull Mountain Channel Improvements Project. This initiative focuses on critical street infrastructure to redirect floodwaters and protect local properties.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Federal funding from the FY2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill will fund critical flood relief infrastructure
- Practical takeaway: Phase 1 will implement street improvements at Canyon Hills Road and Shadow Crest Road to redirect water into Bull Mountain Wash
- Primary goal: The project aims to provide immediate flood relief for homes and businesses located west of Stockton Hill Road
- Strategic driver: Success relied on Congressional Direct Spending and active advocacy with federal partners like Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego
- Long-term vision: This project is a foundational step in the city's broader stormwater management and flood reduction strategy

## Topics

Kingman, Flood Relief, Infrastructure Funding, Stormwater Management, Bull Mountain Channel, Homeland Security Appropriations, Public Works, Arizona News

## Chapters
- 0:00 — Federal Funding Secured: Details on the $493,000 allocation from the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill for Kingman's infrastructure.
- 1:00 — Bull Mountain Channel Improvements: An overview of the project's role in long-term stormwater management and community flood mitigation.

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