Flood Watch

While Spring brings the promise of warm weather and longer days, it also brings the potential for rains and snowmelt that can increase the risk of residential flooding in Tremonton.

Don’t be caught off guard.

Here are a few steps that you can take to reduce the risk of flooding:

1. Remove snow around window wells.

The closer the snow is to a home, the greater the damage posed to the structural foundation of your home. Clear snow away from the proximity of your home (about 5-10 feet).

2. Check clogged gutters.

This is a frequently overlooked step in flooding preparation. When debris such as leaves, stick, dirt, and ice are trapped in gutters, water is blocked from running freely.

3. If possible, clear storm drain gutters.

Although most gutters and drains are currently covered with snow, if possible, clear gutters from debris and snow to allow water a place to drain.

4. Consider installing a sump pump.

Make sure the discharge of your sump pump is away from your home, preferable out into the gutter. It is against the law for sump pumps and foundation drains to discharge into the sanitary sewer system.

Make sure the backwater valve on your home’s sewer system is functioning. If rising water becomes an issue, plug floor drains in your basement.

5. If a flood watch is in effect.

Move vehicles and other belongings to higher ground.

6. Sandbags can be useful by redirecting water away from your home, business, or other valuable buildings.

Sandbags for Tremonton residents can be picked up free of charge during office ours, 9 am – 5 pm, at the city offices. Limited 10 bags per residence. After hours, from 5 – 9pm or on weekends, you can pick up bags from the fire department. Knock on the east door of the fire station or call 435-257-9520. If nobody answers, they may be on an emergency call. Sand is available free of charge, south of the police station, next to the tennis courts. Bring your own shovel.