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Summer 2021 Flooding – Please Provide Info

Flooding near Lake View High School 6/26/21

Stormwater flooded the 4000 block of Greenview and other areas in the neighborhood on June 20, Father’s Day and AGAIN on June 26. If you experienced street, sidewalk, alley, basement or vehicle flooding on one of these dates, can you please fill out this anonymous survey: https://forms.gle/Stx8uXKehXkfJEv96 If you wish to provide additional information, reach out to us at info@gracelandwest.org. This information will be helpful in our discussions with our local, state and federal representatives.

Flooding near Lake View High School 6/26/21
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Snowmelt Flood Warning

All this snow has to go somewhere…

Urban flooding will occur in Graceland West when sewer systems become overwhelmed from the warmer weather snowmelt expected this week. 

What to do based on Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) advice:  

  1. Make sure neighborhood storm drains are not buried under snow drifts or clogged with leaves or debris.
  2. Postpone high water consumption activities during precipitation events.  
  3. If your home has a backwater valve installed on the sewer, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning to ensure that it is functioning properly.
  4. Check your sump pump to make sure it is working properly.
  5. If you home is prone to flooding, you might want to remove valuable items from the basement floor.
  6. Keep your gutters clear.  When they are blocked, water will pour over the edges, landing on the ground, next to your home.  If you have cracks in the wall of your basement or problems with your tile, this water could enter your home.
  7. Keep downspouts free of exterior snow to the ground so snowmelt from roofs has a path to flow and doesn’t enter and damage your residence, garage or business roof or building facade.
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