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August 2, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Storm Preparations Made to Help Prevent Roadway Flooding

Collier County Road, Bridge & Stormwater Maintenance Division has crews deployed for the potential heavy rain event for our area. The crews are monitoring weir levels and are deploying resources as necessary. 

Plus, crews are working to clear roadside swales and drainage inlets to mitigate any potential flooding. They also are handling debris removal, as needed. Crews will continue to monitor the storm.

Additionally, it is important that residents closely monitor local news, heed warnings from the National Weather Service and local officials, and remember “If You Can’t See the Ground, Turn Around” when approaching a flooded roadway.

Important reminders during flooding: 

• Never walk or drive in the flood waters. Many people are killed by driving or walking on roads and bridges that are covered by water. Even though the water might look only inches deep, it could be much deeper and have strong currents. It takes only two feet of water to carry a car away, and only six inches of swiftly moving water to sweep a person off their feet.

• Find an alternate route around the flooded area. If you are approaching a flooded roadway, turn around and take an alternate route, even though vehicles in front of you may have passed through the high water.

• Don't assume your vehicle is safe. High water in streets and intersections will quickly stall motor vehicles. Most trucks, four-wheel drives and sport utility vehicles are susceptible to being swept away by high water.

• Never stay with your car in a flooded area. If your car stalls, abandon it immediately and climb to higher ground. Many deaths have resulted from individuals attempting to move stalled vehicles.

• Never let children play near canals or storm drains when the water is rising or high. Swimming skills have nothing to do with surviving a flooded creek or stream. Flood time is not a time for play. Keep children out of flooded areas.

To report serious road flooding issues, please contact the Collier County Road, Bridge & Stormwater Maintenance Division at (239) 252-8924.

Sign up for AlertCollier:

Collier County encourages all residents to sign up for AlertCollier, the County's mass notification system. When you sign up with AlertCollier, you can enter up to five addresses within the County boundaries that you would like to receive emergency alerts. For example, enter your home, work, relative, school, or other meaningful address. Then, you will receive a notification if an alert is issued for that location. Register at www.AlertCollier.com or call 3-1-1 within Collier County. Be sure to acknowledge receipt of the message to avoid duplicate messages.

Stay informed:

We urge you to monitor local news, National Weather Service, colliercountyfl.gov/ and follow us on social media, including facebook.com/CollierGov) and x.com/CollierGov.