Drainage

"Palermo Faces Flood Crisis: Grand Jury Report Uncovers Urgent Need for Drainage Overhaul Amid Growing Storm Risks"

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PALERMO, Calif. — The persistent threat of flooding in Palermo stems from a combination of low-lying terrain, inadequate drainage systems, and sporadic storms, creating a precarious situation for this unincorporated community. A recent report from the Butte County Grand Jury highlights a series of long-standing issues that have contributed to the area’s vulnerability to water damage. The investigation concluded that the primary cause of the flooding is the local drainage system, which is undersized, poorly maintained, and often blocked by vegetation. Eleanor Deck, a longtime resident and business owner, recalled her family’s struggles with flooding. … Read more

Hardin County Judge Proposes Drainage District to Combat Devastating Floods

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Hardin County, Texas — Following another challenging year marked by extensive flooding, Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel is advocating for the creation of a drainage district to address and mitigate flood damage more effectively across the region. McDaniel shared his proposal in a recent Facebook post, highlighting the escalating urgency to initiate solid flood control measures. McDaniel expressed in his post that while not all flooding incidents could be entirely prevented, the severity of such events could be considerably curtailed through the establishment of a dedicated drainage district. This entity would focus on building and … Read more

Virginia Court of Appeals Rejects Iron Gate’s Claim in Prolonged Property Dispute Over Decades-Old Drainage Issue

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IRON GATE, Va. — A longstanding legal clash involving a town resident and the municipal authorities of Iron Gate, Virginia, reached another plateau last week when the Virginia Court of Appeals dismissed the town’s petition against Jennifer Simpson. The legal dispute, tracing its roots back to a seemingly minor civic issue, revolves around a neglected drainage conduit laid beneath Simpson’s property by the Virginia Department of Transportation decades ago. The conflict ignited in 2023 after Simpson discovered the existence of the 1949 drainage pipe incidentally during a routine landscaping project. This discovery set off a … Read more