Flooding is the most damaging force of nature a home or business will likely face. But as a parcel owner, there are steps you can take to fight back and reduce your risk of flooding.

Flooding Mitigation Toolbox

If you are unsure what flood mitigation strategies are right for your property, the best place to start will be the full Flooding Mitigation Toolbox.

This document explains the concepts of how the strategies work, what type of flooding they are designed to combat, roles of different departments in the City, and a comparison guide so you can weigh the pros and cons of each strategy.

Flooding Mitigation Toolbox
Flooding

Each of the 17 strategies in the toolbox are listed individually here, and are grouped into five categories based on how it deals with flood water.

Still Have Questions?

The Stormwater Extension Agent is available to answer any questions about the mitigation strategies and will visit your location for on-site consultations. Fill out the flooding impact checklist to begin the process.

Flooding Impact Checklist
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