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Show Community Gets Involved With Spring Run Off There is a strong possibility that Pleasant Grove could have a substantial amount of runoff in the coming days and weeks. As a result of this there will be opportunities for residents resi-dents to give of themselves to help minimize the damage from this runoff. Please check the city's list of needed assistance at www. pgcity.org. See the FAQ section sec-tion for answers to frequently asked questions that you might have concerning this year's runoff operations. Also, information infor-mation will be given on Twitter Twit-ter pleasantagroveut at www. twitter.com. Community involvement is a big part of the city's preparation prepa-ration for possible high run off. The city has contacted local church leaders about the de tails of this year's projects. All volunteer assignments will be made through church and community com-munity groups. If you would like to volunteer, please contact your local church leadership. Several projects are planned and will need volunteers. volun-teers. These include four projects. proj-ects. One is to clean and tidy up all ditches, canals, catch basins and other waterways within the runoff area. Another is to fill sandbags. Some bags have already been filled. Bags are available at the Public Works facility, Manila Creek Park at 750 W. 3300 N., church parking lot at 400 E. 500 N., and church parking lot at 1106 E. 200 S. "Run Off" continued on Page 2 While water levels still remain relatively normal, city officials continue to expect the run off to really kick in as it begins to warm up. Photo courtesy of Timpanogos Times "Run Off" continued from Page 1 Sandbags are available to residents at no charge for use in protecting property. Volunteer Volun-teer groups will be organized as needed to fill additional sandbags. About 500 sandbags are already prepared. Volunteers are also needed need-ed to clean all storm water grates and collection areas. All of the storm water grates along the streets should be cleaned with a fork or rake. Do not lift the grate and clean inside the collection box. City crews will take care of that. The fourth project is the staging of the pipe along Grove Creek Drive from Dalton Avenue Av-enue to the Murdock Canal. Parents should not let children play in or around the pipe as it could be extremely dangerous. The pipe is only to safely move water as a flood control device. The city will not be liable for any damages arising out of individuals trespassing into, around, or on the pipe. Residents should look around their home for potential po-tential problems, especially those who reside near irrigation irriga-tion ditches and canals. Steps should be taken to protect your home just in case runoff flow amounts were to rise unexpectedly. unex-pectedly. If you have any questions please contact Pleasant Grove Public Works at 801-785-2941. |
