The city has inaugurated the Adopt-A-Catch Basin pilot program in Greenpoint, targeting local community members to volunteer as storm drain supervisors. Volunteers will clean debris from assigned catch basins, enabling efficient rainwater drainage into the sewer system. This initiative, backed by Council Member Lincoln Restler and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), seeks to alleviate flooding and enhance street cleanliness. With over 150,000 catch basins in NYC, proper maintenance is crucial, particularly after incidents like Storm Ophelia, which highlighted the limitations of aging DEP cleaning trucks.
If we all do our part, we can make a major difference in strengthening resiliency on our block. Clearing out catch basins helps reduce flooding.
There are more than 150,000 catch basins across New York City. When they're clear, the basins are a critical part of preventing flooding.
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