Essential Flood Reports: Protect Yourself and Your Property

Published on April 08, 2025

Informed residents make better decisions about safeguarding their property from flooding. This could mean retrofitting homes, purchasing flood insurance, and planning for future floods.

To support these efforts, the City of Port St. Lucie has published two crucial reports: the Local Mitigation Strategy Progress Report and the Program for Public Information Evaluation Report. Both reports, developed by the St. Lucie County Unified Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group, can be accessed on the City’s flood website at www.CityofPSL.com/Flood and click the "Annual Reports" bullet.

The City has been an active participant in the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) since 1991, which recognizes public outreach efforts. Thanks to the City’s involvement, its CRS rating improved dramatically in 2023. This advancement has translated to a 10-25% discount on flood insurance premium renewals for residents, as long as the City maintains this rating.

Take a moment to explore these valuable resources and protect your property today!