Flood Awareness WeekPROCLAMATION
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK
WHEREAS, North Palm Beach has experienced severe weather in the past in the form of
extreme rainfall or tropical system events resulting in flooding, and this flooding 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, North Palm Beach 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 8 — 12, 2021 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, Susan Bickel, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of
the Village of North Palm Beach, hereby proclaim March 8-12, 2021 as
FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK
in the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, and further encourage the citizens of North
Palm Beach to increase their knowledge of how to protect themselves and their property
from flooding.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Village of
North Palm Beach to be affixed this 25th day of February, 2021.
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