Miami prepares for King Tide season Outreach teams to visit vulnerable community

Miami prepares for King Tide season Outreach teams to visit vulnerable community

(Miami, FL September 4, 2018) King Tides are expected on September 8-13, October 6-12, October 24-28 and November 4-9. In preparation, City of Miami outreach teams along with Shorecrest community leaders will be visiting residents of the flood-vulnerable Shorecrest neighborhood to share information about steps being taken to mitigate impacts and how residents can protect themselves and their property, including:
City-wide aerial surveys of anticipated high impact areas using drones
Location scouting for temporary flood alleviation measures such as tidal valves, catch-basin plugs, and temporary dams
Assessments to inform long-term stormwater infrastructure investments
Health and safety tips regarding floodwater
Ways to report flooding (311, 311 app)
WHO:
Office of Resilience & Sustainability, Department of Resilience & Public Works, NET, Office of Capital Improvements
WHAT:
King Tide community outreach and education
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 5, 2018, 6-8 PM
WHERE:
Shorecrest Neighborhood
Meeting in front of Fire Station 13
990 NE 79 Street
Miami, FL 33138