The City of Independence wants to help you prepare for winter with a few tips to prevent flooding. The city says that you can’t control the weather but you can prepare for it.

Some tips to make sure you don’t have a flood disaster at your home include: Clean the storm drains of leaves and debris, and make sure pipes and ditches on your property are not obstructed. Check your sump pumps and have a battery backup or generator with plenty of gas and have emergency supplies available for at least 3 days. Report flood hazards or concerns to the City Floodplain manager at 620-332-2528.

For more tips and useful information visit the City of Independence’s Facebook page. The link is here.