Under an hour · Disaster readiness

Clear storm drains on your block before a storm

Work from the curb with gloves on, never reach into the drain, and stay out of traffic. Clearing leaves from storm drains before a storm helps stop street and basement flooding.

Time
About 30 minutes
How
Near you
Where
Worldwide
Cost
Free (gloves and a rake)

How to do it

  1. Before the storm, rake leaves and litter off the grate from the curb.
  2. Bag what you collect; don't push it into the drain.
  3. Skip it during the storm itself, and call your city if a drain is blocked below the grate.
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