Still under a rainfall warning, the Town of Cochrane has prepared for the recent influx in precipitation by lowering levels in stormwater ponds to provide additional capacity.
Parks staff monitor pathways and will be proactively closing pathways that are anticipated to experience overland flooding in the coming days.
When rainwater accumulates on a street, it is likely located near a trap low – a device that controls water drainage from Town streets. The water may accumulate up to a homeowners’ driveway and a portion of their lawn, however, it should completely drain within 24 hours once the rain stops.
Concerns with localized flooding or trap lows can be directed to [email protected] or 403.851.2590.
Residents are encouraged to take some precautions to be flood-ready, particularly if they live in a low-lying area that is prone to or at risk of flooding. Advice includes moving valuables from basements, checking swales for debris or blockages, cleaning out downspouts and ensuring they are pointed away from your foundation, and ensuring that sump pumps are working.
