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It’s not often we wake up to cloudy skies and a light drizzle.  Leftovers from last nights monsoon.

Since I live just off the Indian Bend Wash, the major flood control channel for Scottsdale, I can usually tell how heavy the rain was the night before by the helicoptor traffic. This morning the news choppers are here, but not in full force. 

Be Prepared

The City of Scottsdale emailed the following reminder earlier this week, just in time. 

Monsoon rains can cause sudden, localized flooding. Motorists are urged to obey all traffic signs and to be cautious when approaching low-lying road segments and unbridged wash crossings. Never cross a flooded road. Rain runoff can continue for several hours after storms have left an area.

Heavy rains and wind can also damage private property. Scottsdale urges residents to be prepared by taking these steps:

• Take photos or videos of all of your important possessions; store important documents and irreplaceable personal objects where they won’t be damaged
• Post emergency telephone numbers by the phone and teach children to dial 911
• Plan and practice a flood evacuation route with your family

Got flooding?  Now what?

Solutions for homeowners with drainage problems in and around their home can be found in this Scottsdale Homeowner’s Guide to Drainage, which suggests:

Drainage and flooding problems in and around your home can be a costly and damaging nuisance. While you are developing your lot or landscaping your yard, you can inadvertently create flooding and drainage problems.

Fortunately, these problems can often be prevented by following the guidelines listed in this booklet. These guidelines are based on actual problems encountered in our suburban desert environment and in our urban neighborhoods near the heart of Scottsdale.

To report emergency street flooding, where a road needs to be closed down, call the Scottsdale Police Department at  480-312-5000 - Emergencies ONLY

To get free sandbags and flood report updates, call Municipal Services at 480-312-5620.

So, while we don’t get the dramatic winters storms in the north, we do get a bit of “real weather” once in awhile.  Be prepared, and get help if you need it.