Tips on Snow Meltdown in Broadview

Warmer weather means melting snow and rain. Here are some helpful tips from SPU.

• Storm drain inlets that get blocked by snow and ice can cause localized flooding and ponding. (And, if temperatures drop again, flooding and ponding can lead to more ice on the streets!)
• Community members can help prevent flooding in their neighborhoods by safely removing snow and ice from their local storm drain inlets or catch basins.
• Safety is our top priority. To safely clear your local drain, stand on the sidewalk or parking strip (not in the road!) and use a snow shovel to clear your catch basin. If you don’t have a snow shovel, you can use a garden shovel or a rake—even a dustpan! 
• If you see that your street has been plowed after you clear your drain, you might want to check it again.
• If you have a sump pump make sure it’s working; just add a few buckets of water and see if it clicks on.
• Check your downspouts; make they are functioning/ water routed to a safe location.

A link to SPU for more info and updates: https://twitter.com/SeattleSPU