Hurricane & Storm Info
12 Steps To Flood Protection
- Flood Hazard Flooding can occur almost anywhere. Find Flood Hazard risk areas by visiting www.floodsmart.gov and by looking at a flood hazard risk profile.
- Flood Safety Do not walk through flowing water. Keep away from looded areas, power lines, electrical wires, animals and snakes, etc.
Look before you step. Electricity must be turned off by the Electric Company. Be alert for gas leaks.
- Flood Insurance Standard homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flood damage. Contact your insurance company for flood insurance or call 1-800-427-4661 for information about the National Flood Insurance Program.
- Property Protection Measures Move needed items to upper floors. Use sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting and lumber to help reduce flood damage.
- Natural and Beneficial Functions Floodplains absorb large amounts of rain, filter stormwater runoff, reduce flooding and provide wildlife habitat. Preserve the floodplain for its natural state.
- Flood Warning System Local emergency broadcasts at WONN 1230 AM Radio, WPCV 97.5 FM and WFTV channel 9 TV. Visit www.Lakelandgov.net for emergency broadcast information.
- Floodplain Development Permit Obtain permits before you build on, fill, alter, or regrade your property in a floodplain. Report suspected illegal activity to Building Inspection at 834-6012
- Substantial Improvement Requirements Obtain permits before substantially improving your property.
- Drainage System Maintenance Keep debris out of drainage swales and ditches.
Report illegal dumping to Code Enforcement at (863)834-6251.
- Lakeland Flood Hazards The Lakeland urban areas most prone to flooding are within the drainage basins of Blackwater and Itchepackesassa, Poley and English Creeks.
- Flood Elevation Certificates Flood Elevation certificates are available at City Hall in the Building Department or online at www.lakelandgov.net.
- Flood Hazard Maps Flood Maps are available at the main Lakeland Library and City Hall or visit www.fema.gov
- For more information,
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