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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-042 RESOLUTION NO.25-042 A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 3 THROUGH MARCH 9,2025 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 and tropical system events resulting in flooding in low-lying, 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, and it is important for residents to know their flood hazard. 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. When residents and businesses obtain proper permits prior to building, including in special flood hazard areas,and build in compliance with regulatory requirements,they reduce their risk of flood damage. 5. Protecting the natural floodplain in St.Lucie County is vital to maintaining wildlife and endangered species habitat,providing water quality benefits,and allowing for flood water storage. 6. Public education and awareness of potential weather hazards and methods of protection are critical to the health,safety and welfare of residents. 7. The Florida Floodplain Managers Association (FFMA) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management(FDEM)have declared the week of March 3 -9,2025 as Flood Awareness Week to promote awareness and increase knowledge of flood risk, the availability of flood insurance, flood protection methods, building permit requirements, the natural and beneficial functions of floodplains, and how to prepare for emergencies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,Florida,in coordination with the FDEM and the FFMA does: 1. Hereby proclaim March 3 - 9,2025,as"FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK"in St.Lucie County,Florida. 2. Further encourage the citizens of St. Lucie County to increase their knowledge of how to protect themselves and their property from the risk of flooding PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 4th day of March 2025. ATTEST: BO• I OF COUNT 0 SSIONERS ST. CIE COUN ► I BY: 411!IIL ,� : _ DEPUTY CLE' ' �.w� .HAIR , • PROVE i A O E ORM AND ,L4E fi COUNTY • TTORr s .