The city's storm drainage system is designed to collect water during rainstorms and carry it away from buildings and streets.
The city inspects safety grates on storm drainage inlets and box culvert structures and performs clean-outs as needed. Blockages and repairs are made to ensure that water from curbs flows easily through the storm drainage system.
A video camera system is used to inspect more than three million linear feet of storm sewer pipe to prevent back up and flooding.
To report a flooding problem, submit a help request through OPCares, the city's customer service system, with a description of the problem, location and any other pertinent information.
It is against city ordinance to place leaves in the storm drainage system.