Tropical Storm Isaac Update #5
Wellington is providing the following information with regards to the impact of Tropical Storm Isaac:
Road Conditions and Alternative Routes:
· There are several stalled vehicles in Wellington due to the flood conditions. Residents are encouraged to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary driving. Drivers are encouraged to proceed with caution on all roads in Wellington and surrounding communities.
· For the latest information about roadway conditions, visit Wellington’s website at www.wellingtonfl.gov and click the “Emergency Management” button on the home page (http://wellingtonfl.gov/departments/public-works/emergency-operations-center.html).
· Wellington is receiving additional road barricades and variable message boards to alert drivers to flooded roadways.
Emergency Contact Information:
· Residents with any concerns can contact the Village of Wellington at (561) 791-4000 until 11:00 p.m. After that time, residents with emergencies can contact Wellington’s Emergency Services line at (561) 791-4037. Residents are encouraged to visit www.wellingtonfl.gov and select the Emergency Management button on the home page for a complete listing of storm-related updates.
Localized Flooding:
· Crews are maintaining water pumps at maximum levels around the clock and Wellington continues to monitor water levels. Wellington’s Emergency Operations Center is activated at a Level 2.
· Rainfall totals in Wellington for August 26th and August 27th have measured as high as 14 inches. The Village is experiencing significant flooding, and an additional two to four inches of rain are expected by 8:00 p.m.
Road Closures:
· Big Blue Trace is limited to resident access between Barberry Drive and Paddock Drive due to flooding.
· South Shore Boulevard is limited to resident access between Lake Worth Road and 50th Street due to flooding.
· Wellington Trace is limited to resident access west of Greenview Shores Boulevard due to flooding.
· The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is assisting with road closures throughout Wellington.
Debris Cleanup:
· Debris cleanup will resume when floodwaters subside.
Building Inspections:
· Wellington has cancelled non-emergency building inspections for Monday, August 27th and Tuesday, August 28th.
Code Red:
· Wellington has issued a Code Red phone alert to update Village residents about the flooding conditions. Residents who are not currently signed up to receive alerts can register at www.wellingtonfl.gov.
Neighborhood Flooding:
· Several subdivisions are experiencing localized flooding, including Margate Place and Oakmont Estates.
Surface Water Management and Canals:
· The South Florida Water Management District reports the heaviest rainfall throughout the District was in the western C-51 basin in the Wellington area. The District is at the maximum discharge in the C-51 canal, and the District projects an additional one to four inches of rain today and an additional one inch tomorrow. C-51 is past capacity in both the east and west reaches and flooding is expected to continue for the near future. The three day total rainfall for portions of western C-51 exceeds 14 inches.
· Canal levels in the southern reaches of Wellington are approaching 16 feet. Wellington is within 6 inches of the maximum capacity for Section 24 (the Wellington Environmental Preserve at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat) and will be required to stop pumping it before 11:30 a.m.
· Canal levels south of Pierson Road are beginning to come out of bank. Based on the South Florida Water Management District projections, Wellington anticipates that flooding may worsen over the next several hours.
Traffic Signals:
· Traffic signals not operating properly have been reported to Palm Beach County Traffic Operations.
Utilities:
· Utilities reports no significant issues and water and treatment performed normally.
Solid Waste:
· Solid Waste pick-up continues to run its normal schedule. Route delays are anticipated.
Parks and Recreation:
· Wellington’s parks, including Village Park, are closed until further notice.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.