MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis said it’s prepared for the severe storms making their way through the Mid-South on Wednesday.
Crews with the Public Works Division inspected and cleared their typical 25 locations of low-lying areas including storm drains, inlets and other areas to try to prevent flash flooding along city streets. Robert Knecht with the City of Memphis gave examples of Union and Parkway and the Southern Avenue underpass as places they have cleared.
So far, there have only been reports of minor flooding and a few downed trees, though Knecht could not provide the exact locations.
To help prevent flooding, the city asked residents to make sure loose trash and debris is not in the street or near drains where they could potentially be swept into the drainage systems causing back ups.
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Crews are also on standby should emergency services be needed due to flooding over the next 48 hours.
Knecht encouraged all residents to have multiple ways to get information about what’s going on. This could be in the form of a weather radio or app, in addition to televisions and radios. If you have to get out, allow plenty of extra time, do not drive through standing water, stay away from downed trees and power lines, and heed all road closures.
Drain Maintenance can be reached at (901) 357-0100.
If you need to report a power outage, call MLGW at (901) 544-6500.
To report downed trees, call 311.
