Monterey Times

The City of Clovis and surrounding region have received a substantial amount of rainfall in a shortamount of time, and more is on the way. City Public Utility crews have prepared for the wetweather over the past several weeks and are currently responding to weather related issues asthey arise. Teams are actively working to keep our storm drains and gutters free from leaves,branches, and other debris.

One area to avoid is Ashlan Avenue, between Thompson and Highland. The road experiencedsome weather related damage and traffic is being rerouted.

You may see our crews pumping water from one area to another in certain parts of the city. This isnormal. All the water that is falling has to go somewhere. The City of Clovis is working closely withthe Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District (FMFCD), coordinating efforts to move water intotemporary flooding basins with capacity.

The City of Clovis has distributed more than 4,000 sandbags to residents. If you are a residentrequiring sandbags, a self-service sandbag fill station is located at the Clovis Corporation Yard at155 N. Sunnyside Ave. Sandbags are limited to a maximum of 10 per household.

“Our City of Clovis public utilities crews are top notch”, said City Manager John Holt. “Manyworked throughout the weekend and around the clock responding to issues and preparing for thisnext round of rain. We appreciate their efforts to help make our streets safe for drivers”.

With the level of forecasted rain, it is normal for gutters to fill up to the top of curb. This is part ofthe normal drainage process. Streets where the water stops moving and pools above the top ofstreet curbs should be reported.

To report a problem such as flooding, fallen trees or other storm-related issues please contact thePublic Utilities Department at (559) 324-2600 or you can use the GoClovis app.

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