If you are not a senior citizen and your house or business has been damaged from the rains on Monday August 11th, please call the hotline, or email as well.
The information will be given to the Department Of Neighborhoods District 2 manager Kim Tandy. The City needs to know this information so it can give it to the State Of Michigan.
There is an organization by the name of All Hands Volunteer that is here to help residents that are in need of assistance from the our recent storm. The organization is in need of volunteers and well as offering some assistance. Please read flyer and pass on to as many people or organizations as you can. Click here to download flyer.
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Statement from Mayor Duggan on Monday’s storm flooding
"On
Monday, August 11, 2014, the City of Detroit was hit with a series of
storms that dumped the most rain it has seen in a single day in 89
years. This unexpectedly heavy rainfall has
caused damage to homes and businesses. Portions of local freeways and
surface streets became impassable.
In
anticipation of today’s additional rain, the Detroit Water and Sewerage
Department (DWSD), in a coordinated effort with the Department of
Public Works (DPW), has crews working across the city to identify roads
and streets that are still flooded and need to be cleared of water. If
residents are able to locate their catch basin and remove any visible
debris, this may alleviate the flooding in front of their home. If it
does not, they can call DWSD at 313-267-8000 during the day and
313-267-7401 after hours and the city will send out a crew to clear the
obstruction.
Despite
the extraordinarily heavy downpour, DWSD’s operational systems suffered
no failures and by design excess water was discharged into the Detroit
River as rapidly as possible in an effort to prevent flooding.
Unfortunately, the volume of rain—over five inches in some
areas—overwhelmed sewer systems, causing widespread flooding. As of Tuesday morning, August 12, water levels were subsiding and most road flooding had receded.
Many
thanks go out to the first responders—including fire department and EMS
workers—who attended to those in distress, in some cases pulling
stranded motorists from their vehicles and getting them to safety.
The city’s DPW will conduct a special bulk pickup to remove damaged items that residents take out to their curb. The city will not issue any citations for storm damaged debris left at the curb for several days until crews can remove it. Residents
can contact the DPW at 313-224-3901 to notify them they will be taking
flood damaged items to the curb before their normal pick up day.
City officials noted that flooding of this type also presents health concerns and risks.
City
residents who experienced basement flooding are advised to contact
local restoration services to dry and disinfect their belongings. If your skin has come into contact with sewer water, be sure to wash thoroughly with anti-bacterial soap immediately afterward.
Residents
are urged to use extreme caution around standing water in the event it
has come into contact with an electrical source. Do not turn on appliances in flooded rooms until they have completely dried out.
Citizens
who have questions regarding the after effects of this major storm are
asked to call (313) 267-8000 during normal business hours and (313)
267-7401 after hours."
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Residents can call DPW at
313-224-3901 and give there addresses for the flood pick up.
Here is important information on re-entering your flooded home.
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/mold/reenter.asp
Here is important information on re-entering your flooded home.
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/mold/reenter.asp
The
Office of Mayor Mike Duggan has been coordinating with various city
departments to prepare for the effects of possible severe weather this
afternoon. Potential issues could include power outages, flooding and downed trees.
To
provide residents with the information they need to have these and
other issues addressed, the city is providing the following information
on how to report problems:
Downed Trees
To report a downed tree, go online at www.detroitmi.gov or call the Ombudsman’s Office at 313-224-6000. For after hour calls, please contact the Forestry Division’s after hours hotline at 313-590-3336.
Priority
is being given to fallen trees that are blocking streets or on top of
homes and vehicles. The City’s forestry crews will focus on trees that
were rooted on city property or blocking streets and sidewalks.
How to determine if a tree is the city’s property or private property:
If
the fallen tree is located between the curb and the sidewalk of a home
it is the responsibility of the city and city crews will address them.
To report a fallen tree on city property, residents should call
313-590-3336 or fill out a form posted on the city’s website at www.detroitmi.gov. (full link below)
If
the tree is between the sidewalk and the house or in a backyard, it is
on private property and is the responsibility of the homeowner, who
should contact their insurance company or a private contractor. If the
tree fell from private property but is blocking the street, residents
should still call the city at 313-590-3336.
Removal of tree limbs:
If a homeowner has taken it upon themselves to cut up a fallen tree or
limbs on their property, they should cut the debris into sections no
longer than 48 inches and leave it at the curb for their next scheduled
yard waste collection date.
Link to Online Form: http://www.detroitmi.gov/CityCouncil/LegislativeAgencies/Ombudsman/DamagedTreeAssessmentForm.aspx
Flooding
If
your street is experiencing flooding on surface roads, first try to
clear any debris from storm drain covers if you can do so safely. If
you unable to access a blocked storm drain, or if clearing it does not
work, please contact the Ombudsman’s office at 313-224-6000 and a crew
from the Department of Water & Sewarage will send out a crew to
clear the debris and/or clear out any obstructions in the line that may
be preventing water from draining.
Downed Power Lines
If a fallen tree or limb has impacted a power line, stay away and call DTE Energy’s emergency line immediately at 800-477-4747.
DETROIT FLOOD VICTIMS CAN APPLY FOR FEDERAL AID THROUGH NOV. 24
FEMA Adds Third Location to Assist Detroit Residents
FEMA Adds Third Location to Assist Detroit Residents
The
U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management
Agency will open a third location at the northwest campus of Wayne
County Community College District to assist Detroit residents and
businesses in registering for federal aid. Last
week, the U.S. government announced that disaster aid is available to
Michigan residents and businesses affected by flooding on August 11-13,
2014.
Detroit
residents must register with FEMA to apply for assistance. Calls
previously made to the City of Detroit Homeland Security & Emergency
Management, the Ombudsman's Office, and United Way do not qualify as registering with FEMA.
To register for FEMA assistance, citizens MUST DO one of the following by November 24, 2014:
- Call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362. The number also may be used for 711 or VRS.
- Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov
- Hearing or speech impaired applicants should call 1-800-462-7585.
Both numbers are operational 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. (EST), seven days a week.
