FloodingMonday, November 9
Briar Bay residents say floodwater has sat for nearly a week
The 5AM West Palm Beach team
If you live in Briar Bay, off Jog Road west of Florida's Turnpike, the water is still there. Standing water still covered streets Sunday, nearly a week after the rain stopped. "There's a lot of people who have been trapped in their home for an entire week. No school, no work, no groceries," homeowner Dwinette Feemster said.
Residents are sorting out who is responsible for Briar Bay's water
| Who | What the reports say |
|---|---|
| Hamal Community Development District | Its pumps weren't running last Sunday, per HOA treasurer |
| Tides at Briar Bay HOA | Contacted city and county for funding and relief |
| City of West Palm Beach | Crews clearing storm drains as of Nov. 4 |
WPBF reported Wednesday, Nov. 4 that city officials said crews were clearing storm drains. Tides at Briar Bay treasurer Phillip Hutchinson told WPTV the HOA learned the Hamal Community Development District's pumps weren't running last Sunday. WPTV hasn't established why, or who is responsible.
- Flooding help: residents are encouraged to call (561) 822-2222
- Residents also report dead animals and disrupted trash collection
- Residents want to know why lake levels weren't lowered
More than 20 yearsHow long Hutchinson has lived in Briar Bay
He says he has never seen water stay this long.
Source: WPTV