HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-040 RESOLUTION NO. 22-040
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MARCH 7, 2022 AS
"FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida has made the
following determinations:
1. St. Lucie County has experienced severe weather in the past in the form of extreme
rainfall or tropical system events resulting in flooding in riverine and lacustrine/both coastal and
riverine areas, and this flooding has caused damage and flood losses to homes and buildings in
all areas whether they are high-risk special flood hazard areas or low to moderate risk flood
zones.
2. St. Lucie County is a voluntary participant in the National Flood Insurance Program that
provides residents with the opportunity to protect themselves against flood loss through the
purchase of flood insurance at reduced insurance premium rates as well as setting higher
regulatory standards to reduce the flood risk and potential flood damage to their property.
3. The reduction of loss of life and property damage can be achieved when appropriate flood
preparedness, control, and mitigation measures are taken before a flood.
4. Public education and awareness of potential weather hazards and methods of protection
are critical to the health, safety and welfare of residents. The Florida Floodplain Managers
Association (FFMA) and St. Lucie County, have declared the week of March 7, 2022 as Flood
Awareness Week to promote awareness and increase knowledge of flood risk, the availability of
flood insurance, flood protection methods, and how to prepare for emergencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the week of March 7, 2022 as "Flood Awareness Week"
in St. Lucie County, Florida to raise awareness of flooding issues.
2. This Board further encourages all citizens to increase their knowledge of how to protect
themselves and their property from flooding.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 1st day of March 2022.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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