Vulnerability Assessment & Action Plan

BACKGROUND

The City of Tarpon Springs has been awarded a grant through the Florida Resilient Coastlines Program administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Program (FDEP). This program supports local communities like Tarpon Springs in assessing vulnerabilities to coastal flooding and erosion and to develop strategies to make affected areas more resilient. The Vulnerability Assessment and Action Plan (VAAP) is aimed at preparing Tarpon Springs for the effects of coastal flooding, erosion, and ecosystem changes including consideration of the effect of rising sea levels. The VAAP will:

• identify specific locations and assets that are vulnerable to flooding and rising sea levels,
• lay the groundwork for updating community policies within the coastal management element,
• develop a prioritized list of conceptual projects to reduce risk and vulnerability,
• create a roadmap for the City to follow to reduce impacts to City assets due to flooding-related hazards,
• and position the City for future grant funding through FDEP and other available sources to implement projects that will make the City more resilient.

Image of VAAP project area and some key city assets in the area

HOW TO GET INVOLVED!

Thank you for attending the second public meeting for the City of Tarpon Springs Vulnerability Assessment and Action Plan on July 10, 2023!

The purpose of this public meeting was to provide an open format for residents to learn about the project and speak with consultants and City representatives about the project.

The following poster boards were displayed during the meeting to show project progress and preliminary results of the VAAP. You can also see these poster boards in PDF format in the Documents section of this page.