Ensure that homes and other buildings have adequate draining and water collection systems. This will refer to gutters or pipes that can drain water effectively into manhole drainage systems. During heavy rainstorms, gushing water washes away all the topsoil, leaving the roads and driveways ridden with sand. These are eventually swept or thrown away, leading to a waste of precious soil. Adequate drainage will also prevent the flow of gushing water in and around your property.