Bluffton Seeks Resident Input on Flooding Issues Post Tropical Storm Debby
In an effort to enhance preparatory measures for future storm events and continue to protect the safety and property of residents, the Town of Bluffton is requesting its citizens to complete a flooding survey and provide details of the damage sustained in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby.
Town Officials Appeal for Community Involvement
The town administration endeavours to use the collected data not only to bolster pre-emptive flood measures, but also to help inform its policy-making and pave the way for any potential enhancements to the town’s stormwater infrastructure, encompassing drains, culverts, and retention ponds. The results of the survey will also be beneficial to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for reporting and aiding in community outreach initiatives.
Availability of the Flooding Survey
The survey, along with the damage assessment forms, are accessible both digitally and in hard copy format. Residents can partake in the survey online at: https://arcg.is/10a5Sn. Although electronic responses are encouraged to expedite the data collection process, hard copies of completed surveys can also be dropped off or mailed to the Bluffton Town Hall located at 20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, South Carolina, 29910.
The deadline for the submission of digital and physical copies of the survey is set for Oct. 31.
Public Meetings to Facilitate Discussion
The town proposes to conduct two public meetings where the citizens would have the opportunity to have their questions answered by the town staff and research personnel. According to a spokesperson, the meetings will be in a drop-in format, enabling residents to discuss their flooding experiences in detail.
Meeting Details
The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pritchardville Elementary School, 9447 Evans Way, Bluffton. The second meeting would be integrated into the Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival and would involve a town booth at Street Fest (May River Road) on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All Bluffton residents are urged to take part in these meetings and survey activities to contribute their part in making the town safer and better prepared for any future storm events.
