Learn about Okaloosa’s future flood mitigation at July 30 meeting

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla.—Okaloosa County residents can learn about future flood mitigation and the possible impacts of flood events on the community at a July 30 public meeting.

According to an announcement by the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), the county, in partnership with Jacobs Engineering, invites residents to the first public meeting for the Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Planning Project on Tuesday, July 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Okaloosa County Administrative Building Training Room, located at 1250 N. Eglin Parkway, Shalimar, Florida.

The meeting is open to anyone interested in learning more about future flood mitigation and the possible impacts of flood events on the community.

“Preparing in advance for possible disasters is an important part of public safety,” said BCC Chairman Paul Mixon.

“I encourage Okaloosa residents to take part in this project so they can be better informed about how to protect themselves from any future flood events.”

During the meeting, attendees will hear from county staff and representatives from Jacobs Engineering on the initial stages of data collection, methodologies, evaluation criteria, and analysis techniques.

Staff will also discuss potential vulnerabilities and impacts on communities.

Attendees will have the chance to provide input on the initial stages of the Vulnerability Assessment Project and participate in a question-and-answer session at the end of the meeting.

According to the BCC, the Vulnerability Assessment Project is an initiative to safeguard Okaloosa County against environmental risks, including rising sea levels and flooding.

For more information, contact Ryan Prince at rprince@myokaloosa.com.