HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 03 09 Flood Awareness WeekOFFICE OF THE MAYOR
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs has experienced severe weather in the past in the form of extreme rainfall or
tropical system events resulting in flooding which 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 zones; and
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs is a voluntary participant in the National Flood Insurance Program that provides
residents with the opportunity to protect themselves against flood loss through the purchase of flood insurance at
reduced insurance premium rates as well as setting higher regulatory standards to reduce the flood risk and potential
flood damage to their property; and
WHEREAS, the reduction of loss of life and property damage can be achieved when appropriate flood preparedness,
control, and mitigation measures are taken before a flood; and
WHEREAS, public education and awareness of potential weather hazards and methods of protection are critical to
the health, safety and welfare of residents, the Florida Floodplain Managers Association (FFMA), have declared the week
of March 9th-15th, 2026 as Flood Awareness Week to promote awareness and increase knowledge of flood risk, the
availability of flood insurance, flood protection methods, and how to prepare for emergencies
NOW THEREFORE, I, I�eVln McCann, MayoroftheCityofWinterSprings,Floridado hereby Proclaim March9-15,
2026 as:
FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK
in the City of Winter Springs and further encourage the citizens of Winter Springs to increase their knowledge
of how to protect themselves and their property from flooding.
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ATTEST:
CHRISTIAN D. GOWAN, CITY CLERK
Kevin McCann
Mayor
Paul Diaz Victoria Bruce
Commissioner Commissioner
Sarah Baker
Commissioner
Cade Resnick
Commissioner
Mark Caruso
Commissioner