The City of Saskatoon says its crews are focusing on flood prevention ahead of the plus-temperature forecast for the weekend.
The snow is expected to melt quickly into the streets and catch basins. In preparation, city crews are uncovering catch basins and thawing frozen locations that aren’t draining. Residents are encouraged to help with drainage on their street by digging out covered catch basins and making a path for snow-melt to drain when safe to do so.
The city says that its snow removal from the November snowstorm will have a big impact on preventing flooding on residential streets and sidewalks this spring.
Also, a warning about those perennial road-wreckers – potholes. They can pop up as moisture gets into cracks in the road, and they can damage vehicles; not to mention being a tripping hazard. The city says drivers also need to pay attention to avoid splashing people on the sidewalk and at bus stops.
For info. on protecting your property from flooding, see this story at cjwwradio.com.

Protect your property from flooding

If the snow melts quickly, your home may be at risk of flooding, even if you haven’t flooded before. To be safe, the city has a video on Snowmelt and tips to help reduce your risk of a snowmelt flood in your home here.