We talked to flood control experts in Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County to learn what residents can do to protect their homes and businesses when spring temperatures send water flowing downstream.
, head of Salt Lake County’s flood control efforts, said all homeowners need to be prepared to protect their property from spring runoff, especially those who live near natural waterways coming out of the Wasatch Mountains, or who live in midbench communities on the east side.Salt Lake County publishes a map on its website that uses data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to show flood risk throughout the county., to see if their home or business lies in one of the blue-shaded areas.
Areas in a darker shade of blue face greater risk, but areas in lighter shades of blue could still experience flooding.Moncur said residents should stay informed and know the flood risk they face. Places where creeks go underground can pose a greater risk for flooding, Draper said, than those where the pipes are deeper under the surface, so residents should be mindful of the potential for issues.Who should consider flood insurance?
You must bring your own work gloves and shovels to fill the bags. The county provides up to 25 bags a day for each household.Fill bags slightly more than halfway so the sand has room to redistribute itself inside when the bag is laid flat.
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