Through the entire week we focus on flood related topics:
Monday, March 4 - DAY 1 - Know Your Hazard
Did you know the Town of Fort Myers Beach is prone to some amount of flooding from excessive rainfall and tidal influences. Property owners need to know their flood risk. Go to https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/731/Flood-Information to find flood information for the Town.
Tuesday, March 5 - DAY 2 - Flood Insurance
Flood insurance is available to everyone, regardless of whether you rent, own or have a business, and is available even if you are not in a mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is not included in your property insurance policy. For more information visit fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program.
Wednesday, March 6 - DAY 3 - Protect Yourself
Stay safe. Intense or excessive rainfall can overtop canals and ditches, flooding streets. Remember to turn around, don’t drown, as driving in flooded streets can stall your car and cause wave action to further flood structures along the road. Prepare ahead for bad weather and make a flood emergency plan today. For more information, visit http://ow.ly/W1xS50yI97c.
Thursday, March 7 - DAY 4 - Protect Your Property
Protect your property from flood hazards. Insurance is your first level of protection. Other methods include installing flood vents where appropriate or raising electrical system components. For more information on how to protect your property, visit https://www.reducefloodrisk.org/
Friday, March 8 - DAY 5 - Build Responsibly
Build responsibly. Avoid building in floodplains. Before you build, find out what the regulations are and what permits are required. Be aware of substantial improvement rules, which are there to correct structures built before regulations and flood mapping. These apply when a structure is below a known base flood elevation plus freeboard. For more information, visit https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16329/BUILD-RESPONSIBLY.
Saturday, March 9 - DAY 6 - Protect Our Natural Floodplain Functions
Protect our natural floodplain functions. Keep swales and drainage ditches clear of debris to ensure water flow. Report the dumping of materials to 239-765-0202. Learn more about natural floodplains at https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/asfpm-library/FSC/General/ASFPM_Natural_Floodplain_Functions_2008.pdf.
Sunday, March 10 - DAY 7 - Sea Level Rise
All areas in the Town of Fort Myers Beach are prone to some amount of damage from coastal flooding, including sea level rise. Learn about scientific predictions for rising sea levels in the Town of Fort Myers Beach and potential impacts on our coastal community at fema.gov/grants.
Learn more on: https://ffmaconference.org/faw/