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July 2008
Dear Resident:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (Storm
Water) continues in the real estate/design phases
of the Nightingale Storm Drainage Improvement
Project. Approximately 94% of the easements have
been obtained to date and Storm Water is currently
finalizing the design plans for the project area. Upon
finalization and review of the detailed construction
drawings, Storm Water will begin the bid phase.
This mailer is part of our commitment to serve you.
Storm Water provides project communications with
accurate, comprehensive and timely information
every four months or you can visit the website for upto-date information. The website can be viewed at
http://stormwater.charmeck.org by clicking on Storm
Water Projects, Storm Water Projects again, then
Nightingale.
Construction is anticipated to begin by March of
2009. We do not anticipate significant schedule
delays and remain committed to completing
construction of the project by September of 2010.
If you have any questions, please contact the Project
Manager, Matthew Gustis at 704-336-6183 or
mgustis@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
Hurricane Season is Upon Us!
Stay safe during storms
Hurricane season began June 1st. Nearly all
experts are predicting more named storms than
usual.
In Charlotte-Mecklenburg, tropical storms often
bring storm winds and flooding downpours. In the
past 30 years, more than half of the US deaths
associated with hurricanes were due to inland
flooding.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg flood risks are increasing
because of changing weather patterns and because
of increased land development.
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Find out if you live in a flood zone. Visit
http://stormwater.charmeck.org and click on
Am I in a flood zone?
Buy flood insurance.
Don’t walk, play or drive through flowing water.
Stay away from power lines.
Know where to cut off the electricity, gas and
water should the need arise.
Keep a supply of water and batteries on hand.
Get flood safety ideas at
http://stormwater.charmeck.org.
Engineering & Property Management
Storm Water Services Division
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202