Public Service Announcement

Residents Urged to Clear Catch Basins with Heavy Rains on the Way

(Tuesday, October 4, 2011) - With heavy rain predicted for later today and into Wednesday, HRM and Halifax Water urge residents to take some time to ensure catch basins and other drainage systems on their property are clear and free from leaves and other debris, to help prevent flooding.

If the weather is severe, municipal operations crews will be on standby to respond to flooding on public property.

Halifax Water and HRM Municipal Operations staff will also be in the field today, checking our stormwater infrastructure and cleaning debris from catch basins, ditches, culverts and storm pipes. Residents who need to contact Halifax Water or HRM staff during the event should call 490-4000.

HRM and Halifax Water thank residents for their cooperation.

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Contact:
Shaune MacKinlay
Manager, Public Affairs
Halifax Regional Municipality
490-6531