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Topic 7: Report Drainage Issues through the 311 Contact Center
Developers,
Do you have a concern with water
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not properly draining in an area,
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like a clogged storm drain or
understanding and homeowners,
flooded street? Report it through Increased 311
response to flooding businesses,
the City’s 311 Contact Center by reports
and stormwater renters, all
phone, online, or mobile app. Visit
concerns residents,
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Topic 8: Prepare for hurricane season
Reduce delays in insurance
payments after disasters and
protect your belongings. Identify
and document your personal
belongings before a disaster strikes Property
and store valuable belongings at owners, renters,
an elevated height (upstairs) to businesses, Reduced
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protect them from flooding. socially contents
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Consider keeping materials like vulnerable areas, damage claims
sandbags and plastic sheeting on all residents
hand to protect personal
belongings. Learn more at
https://agents.floodsmart.gov/sites/
default/files/fema_flood-loss-
avoidance_flyer_10.21.pdf
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Evacuating saves lives. Knowing
owners, renters, Enhanced
your evacuation route is vital to
businesses, evacuation
ensure you and your loved ones
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can evacuate quickly and safely.
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Hurricane season is June 1st-
November 30th. Make sure you are
prepared for the next storm by
making a family disaster plan and Property Increased
disaster supply kit with items you Enhanced hurricane owners, renters, Hurricane Guide
may need in an evacuation, like preparedness socially website
drinking water and flashlights. For vulnerable areas views/traffic
a list of what to include in your
plan and kit, check out this
Hurricane Guide at
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