Adaptation Plan for Flood Vulnerabilities

Project Overview:

The City of Pompano Beach is developing an Adaptation Plan to prepare for increasing flooding, sea level rise, storm surge and severe storms, along with other climate-related impacts. The plan will help the city understand where risks are growing, what assets are most vulnerable, and which actions can best protect the environment, infrastructure, and residents of the city. This effort builds on previous City planning to support decisions that improve Pompano Beach’s resilience today and in the future.

Why This Project Matters:

Climate impacts such as heavy rainfall, tidal flooding, and storm surge are becoming more frequent and severe. These impacts can affect neighborhoods, homes, roadways, drainage systems, and utilities as well as parks, natural areas, and coastal resources. The Adaptation Plan will help the city prioritize actions that reduce risk, enhance safety, and support long-term community well-being and resilience.

What the Adaptation Plan Will Do:

To address the challenges posed by climate change, the Adaptation Plan will:

Identify climate and flooding risks across the City
Evaluate how those risks affect critical assets and services
Explore a range of adaptation strategies and solutions
Prioritize actions based on effectiveness, feasibility, and overall community benefit
Provide a clear framework to guide future projects, funding, and policies

How the Community Can Participate:

Public input is an essential part of the Adaptation Plan process. Residents, businesses, and stakeholders can participate by attending public meetings, completing the City of Pompano Beach Resident Poll, and following project updates through the City’s website and communication channels. The schedule below highlights opportunities to learn more and provide input.

Date	Event	Description
February 11, 2026	Public Outreach Meeting #1 — Completed	The first meeting introduced the Adaptation Plan process and gathered community input on local conditions, flooding concerns, adaptation needs, and priorities.
November 18, 2026	Public Outreach Meeting #2	The project team will present an overview of the draft Adaptation Plan, including identified adaptation needs and potential strategies. Participants will take part in interactive activities to help prioritize strategies, share local knowledge, ask questions, and provide input that will inform the draft plan. The meeting will be held in the Front Conference Room in the Cultural Center (50 W. Atlantic Boulevard) at 6:00 PM
Ongoing	City of Pompano Beach Resident Poll	Share feedback on local flooding concerns, potential adaptation strategies, and the factors the City should consider when prioritizing projects. Resident Poll

Types of Adaptation Strategies:

Using both data and community feedback, the city will evaluate a broad range of adaptation strategies, including:

Infrastructure solutions: improvements to roads, utilities, and drainage and stormwater systems
Nature-based solutions: enhancements to wetlands, shorelines, trees, and green spaces that reduce flood and heat risks
Planning and policy tools: updates to plans, codes, and standards that support the City’s resilience objectives
Operational and preparedness actions: emergency planning, maintenance practices, and coordination efforts
Community and equity considerations: ensuring adaptation actions benefit vulnerable populations and neighborhoods

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)

This project follows the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Adaptation Action Area Planning Guidebook, which provides best practices for locally driven, science-based adaptation planning. Please see the link below for more information on the Resilient Florida Program:

Resilient Florida Program | Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Adaptation Plan for Flood Vulnerabilities | City of Pompano Beach