Flood Awareness Week begins today, March 9. The Florida Floodplain Managers Association organizes this week each March to increase awareness and reduce the flood risk throughout the state.
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- Know Your Hazard – Lee 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. 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 zone. It is important for residents to know their flood hazard.
- Buy Flood Insurance – Lee County is a voluntary participant in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This NFIP membership provides…