Florida cities prepare for heavy rain with drainage operations

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 22:19 · Archive

Daytona Beach and Atlantic Beach are pumping down ponds and clearing drains ahead of heavy rain.

Daytona Beach and Atlantic Beach in Florida are preparing for heavy rain by reducing water levels in ponds and clearing drainage systems. Daytona Beach public works crews are pumping down ponds and monitoring water levels, with the mayor focusing efforts on areas known to be prone to flooding, including Butts Park, Madison Avenue Pond and North Street Pond. The city has set up emergency pumps in the Fairway Estates neighbourhood and at the Gardiner Court Pump Station.

Atlantic Beach crews have been clearing drainage areas, inlets, culverts and drainage swales. They are also pumping water from Aquatic Pond continuously to lower water levels ahead of high tides. Earlier this week, heavy rainfall left standing water on Atlantic Boulevard reaching about 12 inches, though roads have since reopened.

Both cities are monitoring known trouble spots. Daytona Beach is reminding residents to avoid flooded roads and standing water, using the safety message 'Turn around, don't drown'. Residents can report clogged drains through the city's online system. Atlantic Beach officials are monitoring Dutton Island Preserve, Mayport Road and Seminole Road as conditions could change quickly with additional rain.

How it is being reported

• Atlantic Beach crews work to prevent flooding ahead of more rainAtlantic Beach crews have been clearing drainage areas and pumping water from Aquatic Pond as the city prepares for more heavy rain.News4Jax · 8 Oct, 21:41
• Daytona Beach prepares for several inches of rain by pumping pondsDaytona Beach public works crews are pumping down ponds and monitoring water levels as the city prepares for several inches of rain that could worsen flooding in low-lying areas.Clickorlando · 7 Oct, 01:36

In this story: Daytona Beach · Atlantic Beach · Florida · Butts Park · Fairway Estates · Aquatic Pond

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