Heavy rain is expected in the Chicagoland area today. Reduce your use of water during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality:
* Delay showers and baths
* Flush less frequently
* Wait to run the dishwasher or washing machine
Flooding and sewer backups can happen for a variety of reasons. To help prevent flooding inside or around your home, there are actions you and your family can take before and during rainfall.
Learn how to prepare for stormwater at this link: https://mwrd.org/community-action/you-can-help-prevent-flooding-and-protect-water-quality.
Learn more about Combined Sewer Overflow prevention here: https://mwrd.org/community-action/overflow-action
Sign up to receive Overflow Action Alerts via text
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/YhH2xGP/MWRDSignup
Learn what you should do during flooding:
https://mwrd.org/community-action/what-you-should-do-during-flooding
Overflow Action Alerts are a joint initiative of the MWRD and Friends of the Chicago River.