Project Descriptions

Projects are funded through FDEP Resilient Florida and FEMA HMGP Grants

1. Lake Maria Sanchez Drainage Improvements will include the City's first Stormwater Pump Station, major stormwater infrastructure upgrades, installation of tidal backflow prevention, construction of a flood wall that will provide a higher level of flood protection for approximately 200 acres of the historic downtown. More information available on the City's website.
2.  South Whitney/West King Street Drainage Improvements  will include raising the road and replacing the box culvert to provide a higher level of flood protection
3.  Inlet Drive Neighborhood Shoreline Stabilization will elevate and protect a section of shoreline that is subject to coastal erosion and will provide a higher level of flood protection.
4.  South Davis Shores Drainage Improvements will address rainfall-driven flooding through upgrades to existing stormwater infrastructure
5.  Court Theophelia Neighborhood Drainage Improvements will replace aged utilities and upgrade existing stormwater infrastructure
6.  Avenida Menendez Seawall will involve rehabilitating portions of the existing seawall, installation of tidal backflow prevention and elevating a lower segment of seawall to match existing elevations located along the Municipal Marina in downtown St. Augustine.

• Tidal Backflow Prevention Program will retrofit up to 20 of the City's stormwater outfalls that are tidally influenced to help mitigate nuisance flooding of the road infrastructure.
•  Groundwater Monitoring Network will be installed to accurately measure rates of change in current shallow groundwater elevation and water quality

Back Bay Feasibility Study

With the Army Corps of Engineers

On January 9, 2023 City officials signed an agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to begin a Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Federal Feasibility Study. This study will investigate coastal storm impacts on the City and identify solutions to reduce damages that will benefit the community as future projects are designed to mitigate flooding. The City will utilize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for its cost share match with the Army Corps of Engineers. Once complete, the study will allow the City to qualify for federal funding opportunities for future flood mitigation projects. Learn more at the city's website or submit public comment here.

Back Bay Study Project Delivery Team Meetings

Monthly virtual meetings open to the public

Monthly Project Delivery Team Progress Meetings for the Back Bay Feasibility Study are virtual and open to the public. All meetings are scheduled for 1:00PM-2:30PM. Click here to access the virtual meeting room. Upcoming dates for 2023 are as follows:

• Thursday, June 15
• Thursday, July 20
• Thursday, August 17
• Thursday, September 21
• Thursday, October 19
• Thursday, November 16
• Thursday, December 21

2023 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program

Start preparing your application now

On May 3, 2023 the City held a FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program workshop. This program is a resource provided to the City meant to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). To qualify, residents must have NFIP backed insurance no later than August 31, 2023. The FMA Program is a nationally competitive annual FEMA grant program. Applications will be due in October of 2023. Prioritization is given to those structures listed as Severe Repetitive Loss and Repetitive Loss which is determined by FEMA. More workshops will be scheduled in the fall. To learn more, please email us here or visit the city's website. 

Stormwater Program

Public asked to report blocked drains

The City's Stormwater Operations Crew routinely maintains the City's drains, culverts, and 103 tidal outfalls, as well as handles daily work orders and service requests. If you see a blocked storm drain please report it on the City's website or via email, and be sure to include pictures, whenever safely possible!

2023 Hurricane Season

Be prepared and get connected before the storm!

Take the following steps to prepare before the storm:

1. Know if you live in an evacuation Zone by entering your address in St. Johns County's 'Know your Zone' website
2. Make preparations BEFORE the storm. If you need Flood Mitigation Assistance, check out these resources on the City's website.
3. Learn how to understand forecasts. For the most up-to-date, local weather info, follow FSWNCityStAug on Facebook and Twitter, and bookmark this web page.
4. Find the most local, current, and accurate information by following the City, Fire Department, Police Department, and Municipal Marina on social media.
5. Sign up to receive emergency alerts from the City directly to your phone by texting StAugAlerts to 888777.
6. Receive alerts about emergencies by signing up for the St. Johns County Emergency Notification System, Alert St. Johns

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