Volusia County Uncovered
Volusia County Uncovered
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Volusia County Uncovered explores the city's ongoing battle with flooding, stormwater system failures, and the fight for better infrastructure. Join Sarah Donnally and Lori Becker, as they describe the challenges, share residents’ stories, and discuss solutions to build a flood-resistant future.
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The podcast centers on urban flooding issues and stormwater management, discussing topics like the failures of the stormwater system in Port Orange, residents' experiences during hurricanes, and the importance of community advocacy for infrastructure improvements, exemplified by episodes that focus on the Stormwater Master Plan and its implications for local neighborhoods.
Volusia County Uncovered explores the city’s ongoing battle with flooding, stormwater system failures, and the fight for better infrastructure. Join Sarah Donnally and Lori Becker, as they describe the challenges, share residents’ stories, and discuss solutions to build a flood-resistant future.
The haunting warning that Venice could become “the new Atlantis” offers a powerful lesson for coastal communities like Volusia County. Fresh from exploring Venice’s centuries-long battle with flooding, podcast co-host Lori Becker highlights striking parallels between its resilience and the challenges we face locally.
Port Orange recently secured $3.5 million in state funding for the Madeline-Pepperhill Stormwater Project—matched by another $3.5 million locally—but the full cost exceeds $30 million, with completion not expected until 2026 or later. That delay leaves neighborhoods like Sugar Forest and Pepperhill vulnerable.
Meanwhile, grassroots activism is gaining momentum. Tomoka Farms Village residents successfully fought for rural boundaries, and public resistance continues to grow against developments like Vintage Acres. As residents struggle with personal flood mitigation and delayed aid through Elevate Florida, the call for smarter growth and faster solutions grows louder.
With hurricane season looming, the message is urgent: Volusia County must act now. Visit floridadisaster.org and join efforts like the Volusia Response Recovery Corps. Let’s not be the canary in the coal mine—let’s be the change.
This show is produced by Beachside Productions
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