Page 8 - Jupiter West - March '23

Page 8, Jupiter West
Northern Notes

Know The Flow from the “secondary” systems. During and after heavy
rains, excess water is routed through all available “primary”
By Katie Roundtree, waterways to regional storage areas or coastal discharge
Director of Finance and points to relieve flooding as quickly and safely as possible.
Administration, Northern
Palm Beach County What Can You Do To Help?
Improvement District
Flood control in Florida Residents And Business Owners
is a shared responsibility ○ Make sure drainage gates, ditches and swales in your
that provides maximum neighborhood are clear of debris.
benefit only when all ○ Remove loose items, including yard debris, from your
components (primary, yard. Debris and litter can clog storm drains and cause
secondary and tertiary) are flooding.
designed and constructed to ○ Check your community retention pond or lake for obstructed
work together and are maintained in proper working order. pipes and contact the appropriate authority for removal (could
Florida is more complex than many states, where one entity upkeep of community drainage facilities are typically the be your HOA, city, county, or local drainage district).
is usually responsible for providing local and regional responsibility of homeowner associations. ○ Find out who is responsible for drainage in your
drainage for the community. Some areas have no formal The “secondary” drainage system is usually a network of community. Visit SFWMD.gov/FloodControl.
drainage systems and are prone to routine flooding; others canals, structures, pumping stations and storage areas. These Homeowner Association Officials
may be covered by several organizations or governments systems can cover several hundred square miles and serve Familiarize yourself with your particular drainage system
providing varying service levels. Depending on conditions, many communities. In communities maintained by Northern, and how it fits into the overall south Florida drainage picture.
water may have to be routed through several interconnected, storm water systems are gravity-fed or pumped using storm Specifically, learn how the system works and how to maintain
though independent, conveyance systems – each of which water pump stations. Water moves through a series of lakes the facilities under your responsibility properly.
must be properly maintained and functioning – to provide and canals via weirs (fixed structures), operable gates and Report the location and condition of any clogged or
flood protection for south Florida neighborhoods. pump stations. These systems move water through multiple damaged facilities to the proper authority (homeowner
So, what path does storm water typically follow from communities at times, so the “downstream” effects must be association, city, county or local drainage district, or the
your neighborhood to its final destination? Here’s an considered when moving water from one area to another. The South Florida Water Management District) in advance of
example. Five inches of rain falls in 24 hours over an storm water systems discharge into local canals managed and during the summer rainy season. Please make a note of
inland community. This rain follows a wet period, so by either Northern or other municipalities. Northern uses a important telephone numbers and keep them handy.
groundwater levels are already high. According to most telemetry system to monitor and remotely open and close NPDES tip: Your neighborhood drainage system is not a
approved drainage designs, some water is temporarily gates and pumps. Weather conditions and water levels are garbage disposal – don’t treat it like one. Encourage residents
stored in public recreational areas, yard swales and streets. monitored around the clock. These systems discharge water to take responsibility and to not dump chemicals, fertilizer,
The excess surface water slowly drains to community in the “primary” flood control system as long as carrying paint, oil, etc. in inlets or pipes. Discourage sweeping of
lakes or on-site ponds via street and yard drainage grates, capacity is available. lawn clippings and dirt into street drains and disposing of
swales, ditches or canals. Water then drains from the Finally, the water flows to the “primary” drainage system lawn clippings and other debris (wood, concrete blocks,
community or “tertiary” system through underground operated by the South Florida Water Management District Christmas trees, etc.) directly into retention lakes. Keep
pipes to the “secondary” system, in this area mainly (SFWMD) or other natural waterways. Floodgates may be drainage facilities clear of vegetation, trash, improperly and
operated by Northern Palm Beach County Improvement opened, and water levels might be lowered in anticipation illegally discarded appliances, shopping carts, tires, cars,
District (Northern) or the city or county. Maintenance and of heavy rains to accommodate direct rainfall and inflows garbage bags, etc.
Nurturing Creativity In Dyslexics

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., If you need ideas consider reading, The Dyslexia interest and talents. Some activities will be tried and
School Psychologist Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your shelved while others might continue to develop and be
All children need to Child’s Confidence and Love of Learning. Author Ben refined throughout adolescence. It’s often our natural
believe they excel at some Foss describes his own struggles with dyslexia and strengths that carry us through in life and shape our career
area in their life because provides you with a new perspective that remediation of choices. Your child is smart in many ways so help other
this helps develop our self- what is broken in your child is not the ultimate goal. He family members and teachers understand your child’s
esteem and healthy self- explains, “There are specific attitudes and habits that will natural assets. Someone has to recognize your child’s
esteem advances success have a huge impact on whether your child will be able to gifts and we hope it’s you.
in life. Self-esteem is apply her strengths at school and beyond.” Call to discuss your child as we test children ages 5.5
developed by combining Since children develop at different rates you can through college for dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADHD,
our internal beliefs with our provide your child with opportunities to sample various depression, anxiety, and other processing disorders. Visit
external feedback. Thus, our activities, athletics, arts, and hobbies to gauge their JimForgan.com or call (561) 625-4125.
self-esteem is a combination of how we view ourselves and
how we believe others view us.
We want your child with dyslexia to develop healthy
self-esteem and feel good about him or herself. So, in what
area does your child excel? Although it might be academic
related, it might not. Perhaps your child believes she is
talented at mathematics. Other kids might believe they are
science experts with a deep knowledge of space or fossils.
Your child’s natural talent might be athletics and being a fast
runner, best basketball free thrower, dancer, or figure skater.
Does your child have an innate musical ability? Recognize
and reinforce your child’s strength area.

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