Del Schwalls Profile
Del Schwalls

@dschwalls

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South Georgia fella running my own business, fighting flood damage, trying my best to follow Jesus, and living the dream in Orlando

Orlando, FL
Joined September 2011
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@dschwalls
Del Schwalls
6 months
It was surreal to watch the documentary I am in and share it with the @FLfloods conference. #FFMA2025
@FLfloods
Florida Floodplain
6 months
FFMA has our own movie star. @dschwalls Thank you https://t.co/NGo3BPw3D0 for showing the movie at #FFMA2025
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@FLfloods
Florida Floodplain
6 months
FFMA has our own movie star. @dschwalls Thank you https://t.co/NGo3BPw3D0 for showing the movie at #FFMA2025
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Del Schwalls
7 months
Full house at the @FloodsOrg Floodplain Regulations Committee meeting. ASCE 24-24, ASFPM Higher Standards Guide, updates on the Elevation Certificate and National Violation Tracker, and local policy advocacy!! So much to wrestle through. #ASFPM2025
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Del Schwalls
1 year
Flood zone A is something very different. Thanks for all you're doing but it's important to get these details correct so that people are not confused when making decisions of whether or not to evacuate.
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Del Schwalls
1 year
those who might still hold breath, I pray that we use the minds and ears God has given us to plan better. The next storm might take it all away again, but next time, it could take it from you.
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Del Schwalls
1 year
politicians are easy targets, but we are the voices in their ears and the momentum that drives change. Tomorrow's Helene, or Michael, or Katrina, or Harvey, or Sandy is coming... it will show up and not care that its repetition seems unfair. As we search through the rubble for
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Del Schwalls
1 year
to not be satisfied by reaction instead of pro-action. We've lost hundreds of people in the last week because we were caught off guard by what the data hinted at could be possible. We didn't know, but we also didn't stop to consider if what we didn't know could destroy us. The
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Del Schwalls
1 year
I wrap up a fortnight of diving deep into the science, the data, and the reality of what is happening in the world of flood disasters, I reflect on what I do for a living and why I do it. I have been gifted the chance to learn enough to help, know enough to guide, and care enough
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Del Schwalls
1 year
For 2 weeks I have reviewed and established standards for how scientists and engineers predict future flood damage in Florida, and audited the methodologies those individuals and companies are using. This happened while Hurricane Helene was beginning, growing, and destroying. As
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Del Schwalls
2 years
At the home stretch with @TroyCarmann from @ICONEng1 sharing great insight on incorporating wildlife benefits into stream restoration. @FloodsOrg #asfpm2024
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Del Schwalls
2 years
The Association of Short Floodplain Managers raising money for the @ASFPMfoundation! #asfpm2024
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Del Schwalls
2 years
Back to Boston for work for the 2nd time in a month to audit hurricane flood models for the State of FL. Love my job & getting to do it my way as #SchwallsConsulting is an unbelievable gift. A bit tired of traveling and the workload lately, but no complaints here. Life is good!
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Del Schwalls
2 years
Thanks to @MexicoBeachGov for hosting our @FLfloods tour and sharing your recovery story from #HurricaneMichael with the #FFMA2024 conference. Thanks to the beautiful Driftwood Inn for hosting our team and Paul Gants BBQ for the delicious local food!
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Del Schwalls
2 years
Opening @FLfloods #FFMA2024 Conference keynote speaker Florida Senator @jaytrumbull sharing the importance of understanding flood risk - "You cannot manage what you cannot measure." So great to hear from elected officials who truly understand the science and policy!
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@FLfloods
Florida Floodplain
2 years
Turn around, don't drown. Excessive rainfall can overtop canals,ditches causing you to lose sight of the road. Prepare make a flood emg plan. Your hurricane evacuation is not your flood evacuation. Know the difference #FAW2024 https://t.co/71sucYrpvY
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@FLfloods
Florida Floodplain
2 years
Floods Know No Lines! Flood insurance is available to everyone, including renters, owners & business owners, even if you are not in a mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is not included in your property insurance policy. Get Covered Today https://t.co/afPSpGWhLC #FAW2024
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@FLfloods
Florida Floodplain
2 years
It’s Flood Awareness week here in FL. Thank you @GovRonDeSantis for recognizing the importance and issuing this proclamation. #FAW2024 @FLSERT @MyFWC @SFWMD @FLDEPNews More Flood info can be found here. https://t.co/REb6ZYtfXz
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Del Schwalls
2 years
I really enjoyed being interviewed on @usaadapts podcast & sharing my experience in floodplain management & resiliency. My portion starts at 43:32, but the whole podcast is excellent. 📷 https://t.co/iShz30FVxb... 📷 https://t.co/2gIt339cqw
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@ASFPMfoundation
Assoc. of State Floodplain Managers Foundation
2 years
4 more hours to meet our #GivingTuesday goal of $40k for the Future Leaders Scholarship. Your generosity will help students pursue their goals in careers in flood risk. Text FLOODS to (877) 678-1487 or https://t.co/m1reNsmjtH #GivingTuesday2021 @ASFPMfoundation @FloodsOrg
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@withforerunner
Forerunner
2 years
As many of you know, the latest Elevation Certificate has been approved for use through June 2026. To help communities understand the changes, we're hosting a webinar with @dschwalls at 12pm ET on Fri, Oct 20th. Earn 1 CEC for attending! Register here: https://t.co/ykqVcZfQBK
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