HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-030 RESOLUTION NO. 26-030
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 9 THROUGH
MARCH 15,2026 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 9- 15,2026 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 9- 15,2026,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 3rd day of March 2026.
ATTEST: j BOARD OF CO ' Y _ ONLMISSIONERS
ST. \UCIE CO • i Y,FL D
DEPUTY CLERK �t.:.�� - HAIR
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