CDD discusses 5'10 year storm surge resilience plan after surge modeling
District staff proposed a multi-year resilience plan including an advisory panel and interagency coordination; Mr. Long presented modeling that a 10'–12' surge could have flooded 45%–55% of the community and asked the CDD to designate representatives to assist.
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Eric Long, PSGRC General Manager, urged the District to be proactive on storm surge protection and presented an action plan being developed to build resilience over the next five to ten years. Long described a hypothetical mapping exercise for a storm like "Hurricane Milton" that showed a 10' to 12' storm surge could have flooded roughly 45% to 55% of the community, and requested the CDD designate a Board representative and staff or engineering representative to coordinate with county, state and Village entities.
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