What can I do to prepare for flood risk?

All residents can take action to prepare their homes for extra moisture, whether in spring storms, high groundwater, or flooding.


Some of those actions include 

  • Checking rain downspouts to ensure they point away from your home and away from window wells
  • Placing your garbage can further from the curb on garbage day to allow water to flow freely down the street
  • Ensuring your landscaping is sloped away from your home and window wells
  • Clearing storm drain inlets around homes
  • Protecting your property by having flood insurance


Find more information on these websites: 

Salt Lake County Flood Preparedness: 
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5e0fdc6fc3de4e89937ba199afb6828f

Be Ready Utah: 
https://beready.utah.gov/utah-hazards/flood/


Show All Answers

1. What are the flood concerns in Bluffdale?
2. What about neighborhoods with high ground water?
3. Are the canals a flood risk?
4. Is the Jordan River a flood risk?
5. What can I do to prepare for flood risk?
6. Where can I pick up sandbags?
7. Where can I find out more about sandbags?
8. Who should I contact if I see flooding?
9. Who do I call if I see a blockage/debris build-up?
10. Why are you asking residents to keep drains clear of debris, isn't that the job of the city or Fire Department?
11. What if I have more questions?