“Hurricane Michael caused catastrophic damage to Northwest Florida and we remain 100% committed to helping these communities rebuild and recover stronger than before,” DeSantis said. “This Rebuild Florida funding will provide local governments with critical resources to harden their infrastructure and ensure that these communities are as prepared as possible for future disasters.”
With the largest portion of the funds, Panama City Beach plans to combine stormwater outfalls near Lullwater Lake and the Calypso Resort and Towers to channel stormwater underground and deposit it about 1,500 feet into the Gulf of Mexico.
The project was sparked by beach erosion during Hurricane Michael, which "caused the blockage and submersion of outfalls responsible for transporting stormwater from the area," a press release from the city said.