City officials in Brooklyn are encouraging residents, particularly from flood-prone areas like Brighton Beach, to assist in clearing street drains after sustained damp weather.
City launches 'Adopt-A-Catch-Basin' pilot in Greenpoint, asking locals to help keep storm drains clear * Brooklyn Paper
"Clearing out catch basins helps reduce flooding and keeps our streets cleaner," said Council Member Lincoln Restler, who partnered with the Department of Environmental Protection to create the program.