Utilities director outlines stormwater system, warns intense storms can overwhelm infrastructure
Erin Hansel, Green Bay utilities division director, told the council that recent intense storms — including an April week with 5.25 inches of rain and June two‑hour bursts of 2–4 inches — strained the city's storm and sanitary systems and described upgrades and citizen actions to reduce flooding.
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Erin Hansel, the City of Green Bay’s utilities division director, presented a detailed overview of the city’s stormwater infrastructure and recent flooding drivers, telling the council that extreme events are outpacing typical system design.
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