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Resident urges Kenner to inspect drainage after near-flooding; city announces cleaning and line flushing
Summary
A resident complained about worsening drainage on Berlino Drive and asked for an inspection and action plan; public works said crews will clean and flush drain lines and noted the June storm produced over 3 inches of rain concentrated on Kenner.
At the June 30 Kenner City Council meeting, resident James Howes of 453 Berlino Drive urged the city to inspect and repair a worsening drainage problem on his street after near-flooding events in June. "That silence is unacceptable," Howes said, saying he had emailed the mayor’s office and other city departments and received no acknowledgement. "No resident in Kenner should have to worry about their home flooding during a normal summer storm," he added.
Howes asked for a detailed inspection…
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