From Mt. Carmel Mayor Joe Judge:
The City of Mt. Carmel Public Works Department will be doing everything we can to keep storm drains clear and make sure all of the critical culverts are clear. With that being said….
We urge all citizens to take precautions ahead of this extreme rainfall. Please clean your gutters, check sump pumps, and clear out drains and culverts around your home to be sure they’re clear before the water starts backing up. Older homes with block basements are very prone to flood and we suggest that you elevate valuables that are stored there.
If you have to get out in the weather do not drive into flood water and if you see City Crews and they are stopped clearing street drains please give them room.
If you have a floor drain in your basement, today would be a great day to check your backflow prevention valve, also known as “check valve”. Unfortunately there are times that storm water infrastructure just cannot keep up with the amount of rainfall in a period of time and this will cause backups. A backflow preventer can stop those backups from happening.
Please keep watching for updates on WSJD and other social media for more information.
