Stormwater Tips Video Series for Hurricane Season and Beyond

Each year, Hurricane Season can bring potential challenges to residents and their homes – especially when it comes to swales and the greater stormwater system. The City of Palm Coast’s Stormwater and Engineering department is committed to helping residents gain a better understanding of the system, their responsibilities, and best ways to prepare for storm season and beyond with a video series highlighting these and other topics.

The City of Palm Coast has nearly 1,200 miles of swales throughout the city, all of which collect runoff water before beginning the slow process of making its way to ditches and canals, which ultimately recharge the superficial aquifer beneath the surface. While many residents share concerns about their swale being full, this video series will cover common concerns like this and address other frequently asked questions.

“When it comes to our stormwater system, understanding the process and the functionality of swales can go a long way to easing the minds of our residents, while also helping them get prepared in case of a tropical weather event,” said Stacey Davis, Assistant Stormwater Manager. “While storm season is critical, we also have a lot of rainfall throughout the year in our area, so our goal is to provide residents with helpful guidelines that can really benefit them year-round.”

The video series is available now on the City of Palm Coast’s YouTube channel. These videos, and other important information about the City of Palm Coast’s stormwater system can be found at https://www.palmcoast.gov/stormwater

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