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# DEP Activates Flash Flood Emergency Plan
- URL: https://bklyner.com/dep-activates-flash-flood-emergency-plan-fortgreene/
- Published: 2014-12-08T19:30:54.000Z
- Updated: 2014-12-08T18:37:19.000Z
- Author: Heather Chin
- Tags: catch basins, Department of Environmental Protection, flash flood emergency plan, #API-Imported

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Photo by [Oswaldo Cabrera](https://www.flickr.com/photos/ocabreraphotos/15446871291?ref=bklyner.com).

With more rainfall forecasted through tonight and tomorrow, the [city Department of Environmental Protection](http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/home/home.shtml?ref=bklyner.com) (DEP) sent the following alert to New Yorkers, including [Brooklyn’s Community Board 2](http://www.nyc.gov/html/bkncb2/html/home/home.shtml?ref=bklyner.com):

> Due to the forecasted rain for Monday night through Tuesday night, DEP has activated its Flash Flood Emergency Plan. All chronic flooding locations will be pre-inspected. Weather conditions will continue to be monitored and staffing will be augmented as needed.

> We would like to urge homeowners, merchants and commercial property managers to keep [catch basin grates](http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/flooding/catch%5Fbasin%5Fimages.shtml?ref=bklyner.com) clear of debris in order to maintain proper drainage.

> Please report any flooding conditions to 311 by calling or [visiting www.nyc.gov/311](www.nyc.gov/311).