Crews Remain on Call and on Standby Should Heavy Rains Hit the City
SEATTLE — Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) flood crews remain on standby waiting for the rains and high waters that have so far missed the city, but which could yet arrive.
“Even though we have not yet received the anticipated rain our crews are ready to respond if necessary,” said Nick Pealy, deputy director, Field Operations and Maintenance.
SPU crews have cleared inlets of debris at locations where there have been past ponding and flooding calls during recent weather events. Crews have inspected and removed debris as needed from culverts, trash racks, overflows and weirs.
Sand & sandbags are still stockpiled at 3 locations for citizens and crew to fill as necessary:
— Meadowbrook Pond (N. entrance).
— South Park (7th Avenue S. dead end).
— Sand Point Way & NE 95th.
SPU is urging customers to make sure storm drains on their street and neighborhood are clear of debris and to call or report any flooding immediately.
To report flooding or blocked drains, please call (206) 386-1800.
Learn more about adopting a city street drain, at: http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=7010819
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