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County Administrator Bob Weisman, along with County Commissioners Berger and Vanna, talk to a group of west Boynton residents about flooding from last week's deluge. I heard from one source that this storm, which no meteorologist predicted, was considered a one in 1,000 year event. One wonders though if that is an accurate gauge now given the vagaries of climate change and its effects. Click title for link.

Palm Beach County Administrator Bob Weisman, speaking before delegates of the Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations, told the crowd that last week’s “freak rainfalls” could not be predicted, but individual neighborhoods should work with local water officials routinely to ensure lake levels are low enough and drains are clear in the event that the area gets hit with 20 inches of rain in just a few hours.
“It’s your responsibility to work with the Lake Worth Drainage District. That did not happen in some places. Some developments did not have their (drainage systems) functioning the right way,” Weisman said. “People have to work together always.”

Flooding and other water related issues are part of our county's future. We watched the WPTV/Florida International University production called South Florida's Rising Seas last night. Click here for the full episode about how the region is adapting to expectations of rising sea levels.