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Proclamation <br />DESIGNATING MARCH 3rd_9thy 2025 AS FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK <br />-Whereas, Indian River County has experienced severe weather in the past in the form of extreme <br />rainfall or tropical system events resulting in flooding in coastal, intercoastal, low lying and other special <br />flood hazard areas, and this flooding has caused damage and flood losses to homes and buildings in all <br />areas whether they are high-risk special flood hazard areas or low to moderate risk flood zones; and <br />Whereas, Indian River County is a voluntary participant in the National Flood Insurance Program <br />that provides residents with the opportunity to protect themselves against flood loss through the purchase <br />of flood insurance at reduced insurance premium rates as well as setting higher regulatory standards to <br />reduce the flood risk and potential flood damage to their property; and <br />-Whereas, the reduction of loss of life and property damage can be achieved when appropriate <br />flood preparedness, control, and mitigation measures are taken before a flood; and <br />-Whereas, public education and awareness of potential weather hazards and methods of protection <br />are critical to the health, safety and welfare of residents, the Florida Floodplain Managers Association <br />(FFMA), have declared the week of March 3rd -9th, 2025 as Flood Awareness Week to promote awareness <br />and increase knowledge of flood risk, the availability of flood insurance, flood protection methods, and how <br />to prepare for emergencies. <br />Now, 7- erefore, be it Proclaimedby the Board of County Commissioners of Indian <br />River County, ,Florida, we recognize March 3rd -9th as Flood Awareness week and encourage the <br />citizens of Indian River County to increase their knowledge of how to protect themselves and their property <br />from flooding. <br />Adopted this 25th day of March 2025. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br />Deryl Loar, Vice Chairman <br />Joseph H. Earman <br />Susan Adams <br />Laura Moss <br />