Okaloosa County officials are inviting residents to attend a public meeting on July 30 to discuss a new flood vulnerability assessment and adaptation planning project.

• The meeting, scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., will take place at the Okaloosa County Administrative Building Training Room in Shalimar.

County staff and representatives from Jacobs Engineering will present information on the project’s initial stages, including data collection methods and analysis techniques.

Okaloosa County Board Chairman Paul Mixon emphasized the importance of disaster preparedness. “Preparing in advance for possible disasters is an important part of public safety,” Mixon said. “I encourage Okaloosa residents to take part in this project so they can be better informed about how to protect themselves from any future flood events.”

The Vulnerability Assessment Project aims to safeguard the county against environmental risks, including rising sea levels and flooding. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about potential vulnerabilities and impacts on local communities.

• The meeting will also include a question-and-answer session, allowing residents to provide input on the project’s initial stages.

For more information about the Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Planning Project, interested parties can contact Ryan Prince at rprince@myokaloosa.com.