South Florida Water Management District

10/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/11/2024 15:48

Post Hurricane Milton Update Executive Director Drew Bartlett Provides an Update from the SFWMD's Emergency Operations Center

South Florida Water Management District (District) Executive Director Drew Bartlett provided a Post-Hurricane Milton update today from the District's Emergency Operations Center.

District Actions

  • The District continues to actively monitor, manage and adjust our primary water management system Post-Hurricane Milton.
  • All canals within our water management system remained within their banks and are now back to pre-storm operating levels.
  • The District deployed three high-capacity pumps to move a high volume of water in the Upper Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
  • All District-managed lands have reopened. Some lands may have campgrounds and interior vehicles access roads that are temporarily closed. If you have a reservation, email [email protected] with any questions.
  • All District navigational boat locks have reopened.

Residents are reminded to avoid floodwaters and pay attention to their County Emergency Operations Center.

Visit SFWMD.gov/HurricaneMilton for more information and get the latest updates from the SFWMD by following us on Facebook and X, formerly known as Twitter.

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