How You Can Help Prevent Flooding
The storm drains in your street catch and move rainwater to keep excess water away from your property. Fallen leaves and other debris can cause localized flooding if they cover those storm drains. Blowing or sweeping fallen leaves into the street makes them a safety and stormwater hazard to your property and your neighborhood.
You can help prevent flooding from happening by using a rake to remove leaves from the street and storm drains near your property. PLEASE DO NOT BLOW LEAVES INTO THE STREET. Here are some safety guidelines to keep in mind when clearing leaves:
Safety First
Don't rake leaves towards the street
Avoid raking leaves near the street where they can wash or get blown into nearby storm drains.
Watch for traffic
Be careful when clearing leaves out of storm drains. Work from the curb, not in the street, and make sure an adult supervises any children who are helping.