24/7 Emergency ServiceStreet Flooding Problem in Johnston, RI
6/18/2019 (Permalink)
Belfield Drive Flooded in Johnston, Rhode Island. Retrieved from: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/northwest/meeting-to-be-held-to-discuss-floodin
If you have been watching the news or residing in Johnston, you're probably aware of the floods occurring and how state officials are working to mitigate it. Officials say the cause of the flooding is a blocked culvert nearby in the woods. The mayor has stated that they do not know who owns that land surrounding the culvert.
Belfield Drive in Johnston was COMPLETELY submerged in water, making it nearly impossible to drive vehicles down that road. The Belfield Drive residents are of course stressed with what's happening at the moment in their neighborhood, and they have to live with anxiety knowing the roads and homes can flood whenever it rains. According to WPRI, citizens were not able to park their cars by their homes like they normally would. Streets are flooded, which has been causing basement flooding for some residents as well.
Call SERVPRO of Northern Rhode Island any time for your water, storm, or flood mitigation in your home.
Plans are in effect with federal and conservation agencies to rectify this issue, since this situation has made driving along roads and living extremely difficult. There was a meeting yesterday (Monday 6/17/2019) at 11:45AM to discuss plans moving forward. Officials are saying that they want to make the flooded road higher. Residents are worried that the solution won't be permanent.
If you're experiencing home flooding, call SERVPRO of Northern Rhode Island 24/7 at 401-949-9955.