Sen. Burgess files legislation requiring annual stormwater inspections to mitigate flood risks

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Sen. Burgess files legislation requiring annual stormwater inspections to mitigate flood risks

Sen. Danny Burgess filed legislation Tuesday that would mandate annual inspections of canals and culverts under local government control to mitigate flooding risks before hurricane season. The legislation would require each political subdivision in Florida to conduct inspections of known stormwater works by June 1 each year and submit confirmation of completion to the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The legislation directs the division…