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‘Water Goes Where It Doesn't Typically Go': Experts Weigh In On Prepping For Severe Storms, Heavy Rain
"It is dry, the ground is hard, a lot of water in a short period of time, the water goes where it doesn't typically go."
August 28, 2021
Heavy downpours could do damage to parts of your home. Service Restoration in Bloomington has already received dozens of calls for help since Thursday night’s storm.
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“Our emergency department is 24/7. It is dry, the ground is hard, a lot of water in a short period of time, the water goes where it doesn’t typically go,” explained Ray Sandey with Service Restoration.
Ahead of the next severe storm, Sandey is urging residents to clean out their gutters and service their sump pumps. Clearing your storm drain is also important because rain could spill over into your foundation.
Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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