WATER MANAGERS REPORT STRONG PERFORMANCE FROM FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEM AS TROPICAL STORM FAY MOVES ACROSS REGION
August 19, 2008
August 19, 2008
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 19 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news release:
While some localized flooding remains as a result of Tropical Storm Fay, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) reports the Central and Southern Flood Control System performed well in handling the storm's heavy rainfall. Water managers lowered water levels throughout the massive system to protect South Florida communities from the impacts of flooding.
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While some localized flooding remains as a result of Tropical Storm Fay, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) reports the Central and Southern Flood Control System performed well in handling the storm's heavy rainfall. Water managers lowered water levels throughout the massive system to protect South Florida communities from the impacts of flooding.
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