What is Resiliency?

Resiliency is the ability of a natural or built system to recover from an extreme load or event.

Adaption is an adjustment in response to changes in the factors that impact the functionality of a natural or built system.

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.

April 24, 2024 Public Workshop at 6PM

At the Willie Galimore Center

At 6PM at the Wednesday, April 24, 2024 a public workshop will take place at the Willie Galimore Center, located at 399 Riberia St, St. Augustine, FL 32084.  

Residents will have the opportunity to discuss one-on-one with Corps team members about flooding challenges in their neighborhoods, ask questions about the Study, and to give their opinions on what future solutions should look like.

 Learn more at the city's website or submit public comment here.

Back Bay Study Project Delivery Team Meetings

Public Virtual Meetings Monthly

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. 

Phone Number: 844-800-2712
Access Code: 199 927 9909

Upcoming dates for 2024 are as follows:

• Thursday, March 21, 2024
• Thursday, April 18, 2024
• Thursday, May 16, 2024
• Thursday, June 20, 2024
• Thursday, July 18, 2024
• Thursday, August 15, 2024
• Thursday, September 19, 2024
• Thursday, October 17, 2024
• Thursday, November 21, 2024
• Thursday, December 19, 2024

What Else is the City doing for the Flooding?

Projects: There are currently over $40M worth of projects dedicated to resilience and flood mitigation within the City of St. Augustine, all grant funded. You can learn more about the ongoing projects and resilience efforts here.

• Lake Maria Sanchez
• South Whitney/West King Street
• Inlet Drive Shoreline Resiliency
• South Davis Shores Neighborhood Drainage Improvements
• Court Theophelia Neighborhood Drainage Improvements
• Avenida Menendez Seawall
• Groundwater Monitoring Network
• City-Wide Tide Check Valves Improvements
          
              Planning/Studies: Conducting studies is a crucial part of the City's resiliency efforts as they identify potential flood mitigation projects and then allow the City to apply for grant funding. There are currently three studies underway:

• City-Wide Vulnerability Assessment for Critical Assets & Adaptation Plan
• Back Bay Feasibility Study with the Army Corps of Engineers
• Fullerwood Neighborhood Drainage Study

Policy: A Proposed Resilient Shoreline Ordinance for hybrid living shoreline with hardened bulkheads is currently in the first stages of being drafting and once finalized will be available for public review before being presented to Commission. 

Programs: Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program Annual FEMA Grant Application for Home Elevation. Learn more at www.CityStAug.com/FMA

Plan

• Keep up with annual maintenance
• Track the weather and tides
• Sign up for weather alerts

Resist

• Relocate critical systems & equipment (raise AC Units)
• Install Barriers/Shields on doors & windows (door dams)

Adapt

• Plant Native Vegetation & Salt Tolerant Landscaping
• Reduce paved surfaces
• Home Elevation

Recover

• Replace flooded walls & baseboards with PVC
• Install sump pump system to pump out water from property