{"id":187132,"date":"2025-02-28T11:20:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T16:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/?p=187132"},"modified":"2025-02-28T11:21:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T16:21:58","slug":"district-urges-residents-to-help-prevent-flooding-by-keeping-catch-basins-clear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/district-urges-residents-to-help-prevent-flooding-by-keeping-catch-basins-clear\/","title":{"rendered":"District urges residents to help prevent flooding by keeping catch basins clear"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>From the District Municipality of Muskoka<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catch basins, the metal grates found along roads and in neighbourhoods, are a vital part of Muskoka\u2019s flood management system. They channel excess water to stormwater management ponds, which then flow into local lakes and rivers. With more than 1,000 catch basins across Muskoka, keeping them clear ensures proper drainage and reduces the risk of pooling water on roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Not to Put in Catch Basins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep drainage systems working properly, avoid placing the following materials in catch basins:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chemicals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residential, hazardous and yard wastes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safe Clearing Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When clearing a catch basin, follow these safety precautions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a long-handled shovel,\u00a0broom\u00a0or rake to clear away materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay visible with bright clothing or a safety vest when clearing a catch basin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be aware of traffic and stay off the travelled\u00a0portion\u00a0of the roadway whenever possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not\u00a0attempt\u00a0to move or pick up hazardous materials like needles, broken glass, or deceased wildlife<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To report a blocked catch basin, water pooling, or street flooding, call&nbsp;705-645-2100.<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler!<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.<br \/>\nLocal news in your inbox so you don&#8217;t miss anything!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"background: #5cb85c url('https:\/\/d1iczxrky3cnb2.cloudfront.net\/red_logo.png') no-repeat 37px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 38px; padding-left: 75px; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 #1f5a89; text-shadow: 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/support-huntsville-doppler\">Click here to support local news<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the District Municipality of Muskoka Catch basins, the metal grates found along roads and in neighbourhoods, are a vital part of Muskoka\u2019s flood management system. 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