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CDD urged to join storm surge resilience planning after analysis shows broad flood risk
Summary
PSGRC General Manager Eric Long urged the River Ridge CDD to participate in a multi‑agency resilience effort, reporting a topographic analysis showing that a 10–12' storm surge could flood an estimated 45–55% of the community; the Board agreed to designate representatives to assist coordinating over the coming years.
At the Oct. 22 meeting, Eric Long, PSGRC General Manager, briefed the River Ridge Board on an action plan to build long‑term resilience to storm surge and climate impacts. Long said the plan could include creating an advisory or review panel and pursuing partnerships with other local entities and the Army Corps of Engineers should funding become available.
Using a hypothetical 'Hurricane Milton' scenario, Long said a 10‑ to 12‑foot storm surge could have flooded approximately 45–55% of the community in his analysis, and he urged the CDD to designate a Board representative and staff or engineering contact to help coordinate the initiative with county and state partners. The Board reached consensus that Mr. Long and newly appointed supervisor Keith Merrill will assist with coordination, and Mr. Krebs was authorized to provide support as needed.
Long cautioned that resilience work could take a decade and require coordination among multiple agencies and funding sources; he said 3‑foot panels alone would be insufficient. The Board did not vote on funding at this meeting but authorized participation and coordination. Staff and engineering will pursue next steps and report back.
What to watch
- Whether the CDD allocates funds or seeks grant/agency partnerships to support long‑term shoreline, infrastructure or community protection measures. - Any formal partnerships with county, state or federal agencies, and the membership/charter of an advisory/review panel.
