Public Works - Maintenance Division

Drainage Ditches

The Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining the flow of water through ditches receiving stormwater runoff from City-maintained streets. This system consists of inlets or catch basins, open channels and ditches, underground pipelines and retention ponds.

City crews periodically clean the banks of the drainage ditches and remove any obstacles obstructing the flow of water through the ditch. Residents are urged not to dispose of leaves or grass clippings into open drainage systems or to place any debris in a location that would impede the flow of water into the underground system. Such action may result in serious flooding.

It is everyone's responsibility to help eliminate the amount of debris deposited in the ditches or on the ditch banks that can cause flooding. Also, this waste accumulates in and pollutes areas adjacent to ditches, streams, and lakes, and diminishes the beauty of Panama City. In the event of flooding due to a blockage of the storm drain system, residents may call the office of the Maintenance Division between the hours of 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. at (850) 691-4553. In the event of a flooding emergency at any other time, please call (850) 872-3112.

Installation of Street Lights

The City of Panama City accepts requests from private citizens to have Florida Power and Light Company install a streetlight on residential streets within the city. If the light is located on the city right-of-way, Panama City will cover the costs. If the homeowner wants security-type lighting placed on their private property, the homeowner needs to contact Gulf Power, and the charges are the homeowner's responsibility. If you would like to have a streetlight installed, call the Maintenance Division at (850) 691-4553 for further details.

Installation of Street Signs

To report a damaged or missing sign or to request one, please call us at (850) 691-4553. 

Street Light Malfunction

The Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department takes reports of all malfunctions of streetlights within the City of Panama City. To report a streetlight malfunction, please call the Maintenance Division at (850) 872-3095 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Street / Sidewalk Repair

Street and sidewalk maintenance or repairs include potholes, cave-ins and other problems that may be dangerous to pedestrians or vehicles and should be reported to the Maintenance Division between the hours of 6 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The number to call is (850) 691-4553. To report street maintenance problems that are dangerous to pedestrians and vehicles after hours, call the Panama City Police Department at (850) 872-3112.

Traffic Signals

The Bay County Traffic Engineering Department maintains signalized intersections, other flashing warning signals, and school zone warning beacons within Panama City's city limits. To report a malfunctioning signal, please call the Traffic Management Center at (850) 248-8750.