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After heavy rainfall, mayor praises first responders and DPW; council OKs agreement with Romulus Community Schools on stormwater standards
Summary
Mayor Bercroft said the city received about four inches of rain in a short period and that first responders, DPW and IT staff worked to keep systems running. The council approved an agreement with Romulus Community Schools to meet state MS4 stormwater permit requirements.
Mayor Bercroft told the City Council that a storm earlier in the day dropped roughly four inches of rain in some areas, overwhelming drainage capacity in places and forcing road closures and other emergency responses.
“...our systems were working, but they are not designed to handle that capacity,” the mayor said, adding that police, fire and DPW crews closed roads and managed pump stations to protect public safety. He warned residents not to drive through flooded roadways and said the…
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