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| Some flood events, like this one along the Cuyhoaga River along Old Rockside Road in 2011, can't be predicted. But when they are, we prepare accordingly. |
As the remnants of Hurricane Isaac make their way north—and as we hope for the safety of residents and first-responders in Isaac's wake—local forecasters were predicting significant rain in Northeast Ohio this holiday weekend.
While the threat has tailed off, the storm raises the question: How do Sewer District crews get ready for these kind of anticipated strong storm (and therefore sewer flow) surges?
Prediction, preparation, and personnel.
