CLEAN THAT CATCH BASIN NOW!

http://fsjna.org/2012/05/free-protection/

Before you go to work today (or if you are just coming home) clean the storm drains around your block NOW! Big line of storms coming soon. Gonna come a flood!

More about storm drain cleaning in the links:
http://fsjna.org/2012/03/gonna-come-a-flood/

and

http://fsjna.org/2012/05/free-protection/

DO IT NOW | Big line of storms coming | Clean the storm drains near your home.
http://fsjna.org/2012/05/free-protection/

Neighbor Plans Clean Birthday

New neighbor, Mason Harrison, will be celebrating his birthday at Fair Grinds on October 7th. Before the party, Mason, along with his friends and neighbors will do some light duty in Fortier Park then everyone will move on to cleaning the catch basins in the surrounding area. Fortier Park is meticulously maintained under the direction of Bobby Wozniak. Bobby has worked for decades to make Fortier Park what it is today. Bobby has recruited many Faubourg St. John neighbors who have put in thousands of volunteer hours.

Let’s give a hearty Faubourg St. John welcome and visit with Mason and his friends as they do some light duty in Fortier Park then clear up some catch basins.

Meet at Fortier Park on October 7th at 5 p.m. Bring rakes, shovels, brooms, gloves and yourself to Fortier Park on Sunday, October 7th at 5 p.m.

Click here to learn more about cleaning catch basins.

Welcome to the neighborhood Mason Harrison!

Gonna Come a Flood

If you haven’t done it already, you may want to consider getting your rainsuit on and clearing out the storm drain near your home NOW. It is as some say, going to “Come A Flood”.

Use your brain. Clean your drain. NOW!
That is, of course, unless you enjoy water in your home.

http://fsjna.org/2012/01/city-catches-up-with-faubourg-st-john/

DON’T JUST “Set It and Forget It”
THE PUMPS CAN’T PUMP WHAT THEY CAN’T GET!

Don’t just “set it and forget it”. Each rain storm brings a new crop of crap that some neighbors refuse to remove from the street. That stuff re-clogs the drain. It is important to remain vigilant if you want to prevent flooding. Several of the pumping stations have recently been refurbished but THE PUMPS CAN’T PUMP WHAT THEY CAN’T GET! Clean the catch basin near your home NOW!

Thank you for helping to keep your neighborhood flood-free!

City Catches Up with Faubourg St. John

Faubourg St. John has been asking its residents to “clean their drain” for several years. The City of New Orleans is following our lead and will be instituting a “Catch the Basin” campaign city-wide over the next few days. Below are links to Faubourg St. John’s reminders just in 2011…
Feb 28, 2011: http://fsjna.org/2011/02/use-your-brain-clean-your-drain/
Sep 1, 2011:http://fsjna.org/2011/09/do-you-enjoy-flood-water-in-your-home/
Dec 22 2011: http://fsjna.org/2011/12/santa-says-clean-your-drain/

THE CITY IS ASKING THAT YOU CALL 311 FOR
CATCH BASINS THAT NEED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO CLEAR

If you have questions, or if your catch basin requires mechanical cleaning or maintenance, call 311 to report the problem.

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HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP:

1) Clean litter and debris from the catch basins near your house. Also, clean the surrounding curb area, because any litter, leaves, or grass on the street or sidewalk can end up in the catch basin. Do not lift the drain cover or attempt to disassemble the catch basin; just clean what you can see. All you need is a pair of work gloves, a shovel or small rake, and a trash bag. Remember: If your neighbor is elderly or disabled, please help clean their catch basin too.

2) Dispose of trash and lawn clippings in trash cans. Do not sweep or blow yard waste into the gutters and catch basins. Remember: Trash in our streets ends up as trash in our lake!

3) Construction sites or sites with hazardous materials must take special precautions to properly dispose of their paint and chemicals. They should not sweep, blow or hose waste into the catch basins. Report any improper actions to the City of New Orleans by calling 311.