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North Kenner resident presses council on recurring street flooding; public works vows targeted cleaning and flushing
Summary
At the June 30 Kenner City Council meeting, a resident complained that drainage capacity on Berlino Drive had declined and pressed the city for inspections and an action plan; public works said crews would clean and flush drain lines in the neighborhood and noted larger pump and canal projects are planned to alleviate systemic issues.
A Kenner resident told the City Council on June 30 that his neighborhood is experiencing worsening street flooding and that email requests for help had gone unanswered. James House, who identified himself as a fifth-district resident, said he had emailed the mayor’s office, district council members and public works about near-flooding events and had received no acknowledgment.
"As of today, I have received no acknowledgment or response from anyone. That silence is unacceptable," House said, asking the council to inspect drains in his area…
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