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Resident urges Escambia County to clear clogged drains after yard flooded during storm
Summary
A resident told commissioners at the public forum that blocked drainage inlets led to standing water in her yard during a recent storm and asked the road department to clean the drains before the next wet season.
A resident told the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners during public forum that debris-clogged drainage inlets near her property caused standing water during Hurricane Sally.
The resident described walking into standing water that rose “up to my knee” while a drain was plugged and said she used a tool to remove debris and restore flow. She said many small inlet openings collect debris and recommended the road department clean the drains in that area before the next rainy season. The speaker added she is 78 years old and does not expect to be the one doing the ongoing maintenance.
The comments were made during public forum; county staff did not record a formal pledge or a motion to schedule cleaning during the session.
