3/7/14 - As all of the snow starts to melt and spring inches closer, Hamburg Township officials are preparing for likely flooding along the Huron River. Supervisor Pat Hohl says they recently received word today from the National Weather Service White Lake Township Office that thereâs an estimated five inches of equivalent water in the snow packs along the Huron River and minor flooding is virtually 100% certain. Hohl says theyâre receiving tremendous support from neighboring townships and are working to put together a formal action plan with the police and fire departments, the county and the state. Hohl tells WHMI theyâre just hoping to be as prepared as possible for every potential scenario but everything is dependent on nature. Hohl says itâs important for residents to be aware of the possibility of minor flooding but thereâs no need to over-react. He says they ask people survey their personal property including garages and sheds to make sure there are not a lot of things that could prove hazardous on the ground. During the massive flooding events in 2004, Hohl says public safety workers dealt with oil slicks and gasoline from gas cans, as well as fertilizer and pesticides that were left sitting on garage floors and caused serious problems. (JM)
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