CDD hears resilience plan; staff presents hypothetical 10'–12' storm surge impact
Pelican Sound management discussed a resilience action plan including an advisory panel and partnerships; a topographic analysis presented by Eric Long suggested a hypothetical 10'–12' surge could have flooded roughly 45%–55% of the community in a scenario similar to 'Hurricane Milton.' The board agreed to identify representatives to assist.
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Eric Long, general manager for Pelican Sound, outlined an action plan to increase resilience to storms and climate change over the next five to ten years, including forming an advisory or review panel and pursuing partnerships with regional entities. Long asked the CDD to designate a Board representative and staff or engineering contact to coordinate when needed.
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