POP-UP STORMS THIS WEEKEND: HOW TO PREPARE AND WHO TO CALL
INDIANAPOLIS—As Father’s Day weekend includes the possibility of fast-moving and potentially severe thunderstorms, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) reminds residents to help reduce the potential for flooding by proactively checking storm drains, inlets, driveway culverts and cross-pipes to remove yard debris, trash and other obstructions.
Localized street flooding can occur even after short, heavy bursts of wet weather. Indy DPW will be monitoring weather patterns throughout the weekend; dispatch teams, barricade crews, forestry staff and traffic signal technicians are all on standby to respond to any weather-related issues.
If a roadway is impassable due to high water or a downed tree limb, residents should contact the Mayor’s Action Center at 317-327-4622. Calls to the Mayor’s Action Center after normal business hours can be directed to DPW Dispatch by selecting option 2. This option is for DPW-related problems, such as an impassable roadway or a traffic signal problem. Residents can also use RequestIndy online or through the mobile app to report concerns at any time.
Residents who notice ongoing flooding within the public street are encouraged to contact Citizens Energy Group at 317-924-3311 and select option 2 to report standing water more than 48 hours after the wet weather event. While not every standing water issue reported is the ultimate responsibility of Citizens Energy Group, Indy DPW contracts with Citizens’ construction team and call center to best organize the variety of stormwater-related calls.
