Safety Tips For Dearborn Residents To Minimize Flood Damage Following Storms

Press release from the City of Dearborn:

As a result of the severe flooding in some areas caused by the heavy rain on June 25, the City recommends following a number of vital safety tips to minimize any potential injury to residents or damage to property.

Many freeways and roads have been flooded as a result of the heavy rain on June 25. Drivers should remain alert as many roadways have become impassable due to the flooding. If you are driving and see standing water, do not drive through it. Individuals are advised to avoid going out, if they are able.

Police Chief Ronald Haddad offers some additional tips for anyone who will be on the roads today:• Check on any senior citizens you know that live alone• Help someone power up their oxygen, if needed• Stay calm

The Dearborn Police Department and the City’s Department of Public Works are on the streets and working as quickly as they can to help with stranded vehicles, roadways and flooding issues.

Additionally, some of the city’s senior towers are without power and have experienced some flooding. The City is working to address this as soon as possible.

Residents are asked to please only call 911 if there is an emergency response required.

* * * * *

This press release was produced by the City of Dearborn. The views expressed here are the author’s own.