FLOOD-PROOF TIPS FROM THE CITY

The city has these tips to help keep you dry in heavy weather: Keep catch basins in front of your home clear of leaves and debris; If your home has a backwater valve or sump pump, ensure it is functioning properly; If your home or area is prone to flooding keep valuables off the basement floor; Keep eaves troughs clean. Blockages can force rain water over the edges and onto the ground near your foundations