Countywide fertilizer ban in effect through Sept. 30
In 2014, City Council approved a more stringent fertilizer ordinance regulating landscaping practices and uses of fertilizer containing nitrogen and phosphorus. No fertilizer containing nitrogen and / or phosphorus( phosphate) shall be applied to turf or landscape plants from June 1 to Sept. 30. No fertilizer containing phosphorus shall be applied anytime during the year, unless a soil test showing a deficiency is taken.
Excess nitrogen and phosphorus pollute our local waterways. These nutrients cause harmful algae blooms that could turn waterways green, raise toxicity and lower the oxygen levels possibly leading to fish kills. Fertilizer and landscape debris are nutrient sources that you can control to prevent these occurrences.
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Preparing for hurricane season
Representatives from Public Works are volunteering at the annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo. The team will welcome residents, answer questions and provide information on being stormready.
Our staff works year-round to make sure the City is storm-ready. Our Drainage Division maintains swale drainage, drainage of rights-of-way, waterways and City-owned canals. In addition, new projects are completed each year to help improve drainage and prepare the City for rain events.
Public Works understands the importance of getting ahead of a storm and preparing for large rain events. As a storm approaches, Public Works immediately jumps into action to prepare the City for anticipated rainfall. Teams are sent to check all major structures, grates and outfalls as well as catch basins and canal crossings. Public Works monitors the levels of water and adjusts the control structures that ultimately release into the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. Crews also are on standby and on call during large rain events and storms. The City monitors the South Florida Water Management District for weather and rainfall updates in order to prepare ahead.
Flood safety tips
Avoid walking or driving through flooded areas. Currents are deceptive, and it could be unclear how deep the water is by just looking at it.
This is the time of year to prepare for rain events. Be prepared and make a plan, know your flood zone, consider buying flood insurance and do not dump or throw anything into the storm sewers, inlets, ditches or basins.
For more tips, visit www. cityofpsl. com / flood.
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