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Infrastructure Management
Floodplain Maps and
Flooding Assistance
The Engineering Office maintains current FEMA maps and assists residents,
contractors, realtors and engineers in determining whether a piece of
property lies within a floodplain or not. FEMA
maps are
also available on-line. The Engineering Office also provides advice and
assistance to residents experiencing flooding and drainage problems.
Assistance requests can by made by phone, fax, in person (please call
377-4486 for an appointment) or by e-mail.
When flooding occurs, areas around and within your home can be very
dangerous. Please consider the following safety tips:
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Turn off all electrical
circuits at the main breaker/fuse panel. If this is not possible, disconnect
all electrical appliances. Consideration should also be given to
shutting off water and gas services. |
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Do not walk through flowing water. Currents can
be deceptive. Just six inches of water can flow fast enough to knock
the average person off their feet. |
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Thoroughly clean and disinfect
all articles that got wet with floodwater. Floodwaters sometimes contain sewage, pesticides
and other chemicals. When in doubt, throw them out. |
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Do not drive through a flooded
area. During a flood,
more people drown in their cars than anywhere else. |
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Be aware of and avoid downed
power lines. Electric
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Traffic Management
Traffic congestion remains a top priority for residents of St. Charles,
as evidenced by results of the Citizen Priority Survey. Although
most of the congestion occurs on state and county routes, the City
is concerned and involved in working with motorists and state and county
agencies to resolve traffic problems.
Any observed problems with traffic signals in St. Charles should be
reported to the Engineering Office. We will either dispatch our maintenance
contractor or forward the concern to the appropriate state or county
agency.
Problems, concerns or questions regarding signals or roadway conditions
can be forwarded by phone, fax, in person or e-mail.
Utilities and Information
The Engineering Division maintains records of utility, drainage and
street projects. Many times, these are in the form of the original
subdivision
and land development drawings. Any resident interested in utility,
street or drainage information can contact the Engineering Office to
see what
is available. The general rule of thumb is that the older the subdivision/neighborhood,
the more difficulty we will have finding reliable information. Requests
can by made by phone, fax, in person or e-mail.
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