Rain and wind. It’s what’s on the menu for Wellington as it is set to experience the ripples of Hurricane Helene.
The Village of Wellington has been dumping thousands of gallons of water in anticipation of some potential flooding, looking to lower canal levels before a potential flood.
WPTV reporter Michael Hoffman sat down with the village manager, who says they’re cautious but optimistic.
And people living around Wellington say they’re getting ready.
“Can never be too safe,” said Wellington resident Ken Garner. “Better safe than sorry.”
“Growing up in Florida, I’m kind of used to it,” said Wellington resident Kyle Fleisch. “But it still scares me a little bit just because it could harm my friends, my family and myself.”
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Along with tropical storm force winds, Wellington is expecting 3-5 inches of rain. And with that comes the potential for flooding.
“Roadways, parking lots, streets, swales are designed to hold some portion of water,” said Village Manager Jim Barnes. “The key is keeping that water out of structures and keeping houses from being breached by floodwaters.”