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Manitou Springs Stormwater Enterprise
Drainage Maintenance. The City of Manitou Springs Stormwater Division maintains the public stormwater drainage system which consists of underground storm lines and open ditches. Residents are asked to refrain from dumping branches, leaves or grass clippings into any drainage systems or to place any debris in a location that would impede the flow of water into the underground system. Such action may result in serious flooding as well as pollute the waterways.
Flood Damage Information. Storm damage flooding from intense thunderstorms or snowmelt conditions can occur at any time of the year, particularly in the spring. If you have experienced flood damage to your property, the following measures are suggested, which should not be considered inclusive:
- Contact your insurance agent to verify insurance coverage of the damages incurred. Unless there are special circumstances, flooding from external sources is not covered on most homeowner policies.
- Check for structural damage prior to entering a building. Upon entering a building, do not use an open flame. Verify the gas and electric utility lines are shut off. Do not enter flooded areas unless all gas and electric lines have been disconnected.
- Cover broken windows or holes in the roof to prevent further damage.
- Commence immediate cleanup to reduce health hazards.
- Use only purified or bottled water.
- Wood furniture should be air-dried and kept out of direct sunlight.
- Remove debris before it has a chance to dry.
- Flooded basements should be drained and cleaned after floodwaters have subsided. Pumping out basements should be done at moderate rates to avoid wall failures.
Business Hours, After Hours and Emergency Information. To report illegal dumping, illegal discharges or for questions about general maintenance, please call 685-2573 between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For emergencies after hours, holidays and weekends, please call Manitou Springs Police Dispatch at 685-5407.
Questions and comments may be directed to the Stormwater Manager @
Stormwater@comsgov.com |
