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Village lifts water restrictions after basins completed, urges damage reporting
Summary
Ravena officials said two sub‑basins are finished and running, enabling the village to lift recent water restrictions after an intense storm; officials thanked fire and public works personnel and urged residents to report damage for potential FEMA assistance.
The Ravena Village chair told the board that both sub‑basins tied to the village drainage project are complete and operational, allowing the village to lift previously imposed water restrictions. "So we're able to lift the water restrictions," the chair said, noting that construction work around the basins will continue while they remain in service.
The chair and other board members thanked the fire department, DPW and volunteers for responding to an intense storm that generated dozens of calls for help. The chair encouraged residents to report damage on the town website to begin the documentation process for potential FEMA reimbursement. "You can report your damage on that, that, which is the 1st step to, fingers crossed, some possible reimbursement from FEMA," the chair said.
Why it matters: completion of the basins reduces immediate water‑use constraints and is a step toward better local flood resilience. The village also signaled next steps including ongoing construction, meetings with CSX about drainage near Russell Avenue, and continued monitoring of system performance.
