Tanker trucks have been deployed in neighborhoods to relieve pressure, and response times may be longer than usual, the city said in a statement. Residents with PEP tank alarms are advised to submit requests through Palm Coast Connect or visit the city’s storm information page. Officials warned against opening tank lids or approaching standing water.

While the city emphasized that emergencies are being prioritized, some residents say the stopgap measures do not address long-standing concerns with infrastructure.

“Tanker trucks and overtime crews are not a solution, they are a cover up,” one resident wrote in response to the city’s post. “This city keeps admitting the system cannot handle normal rain but still approves more builds and ignores the damage to residents.”

Comments echoed similar frustrations, with critics calling for investment in upgrades rather than what they described as temporary fixes.

City officials said utility crews will remain in the field until service levels return to normal.