WINK News’ Matt Devitt, officials address resident flooding concerns

Author: Nancy Semon, Gulfshore Business
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Inundation and storm surge are not the same thing, nor are flood zones and evacuation zones, more than 100 residents learned Dec. 10 at a special conference organized by the Burnt Store Corridor Coalition.

They also learned one of the biggest problems Charlotte County faces during impending storms is the lack of sensors in Charlotte Harbor.The sensors would provide information about storm surge duration, times of arrival and retreat and maximum depths expected when a hurricane or severe storm approaches.

In a slide presentation, WINK News Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt showed surrounding coastal counties have the sensors that are installed and monitored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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