Florida Record
St. Petersburg
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CREST flood mitigation workforce training support

Summary

Council formally backed a push for federal funding to expand the CREST program, which trains workers in flood mitigation and home elevation — relevant in a flood-prone city.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

No direct city cost; urges federal grant funding to be transferred to the program.

✅Who benefits

Workers seeking flood-mitigation careers and homeowners needing elevation and mitigation work.

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