Jupiter Island officials say they’re ‘pretty well covered’ despite report warning of 9 feet of flooding

Jupiter Island leaders say they are “pretty well covered” for future storms following a new vulnerability assessment by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

The report identified 103 critical town assets at risk of flooding, including 68 stormwater facilities, 17 historic sites, conservation lands, and key evacuation routes.

“Were you surprised at any of the findings in that report?” Investigative Reporter Kate Hussey asked Jupiter Island Commissioner Marshall Field…

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