Verbatim release from the city of Jackson:
The City of Jackson is issuing an alert to all individuals in areas within the City of Jackson that may be affected by flooding from the Pearl River and any of its tributaries. All of these areas are likely to be affected by Sanitary Sewer Overflows (“SSO’s”) resulting from ground water and standing flood water overwhelming the sanitary sewer collection system and pump stations. The water in these flooded areas is likely to be contaminated with raw sewage.
Sanitary Sewer Overflows are also likely to happen beyond the areas that are underwater. If you see any water overflowing from a manhole, first stay away from the water and then report the overflow to the City of Jackson at (601) 960-1875.
The following streets within the City of Jackson can expect to be affected by flood waters:
Annie Street Beasley Street Cypress Trail Deer Trail Foxboro Drive Galilee Street - LOW AREAS ONLY Greenwood at Hardy Creek Harrow Drive and Riverwood - Intersection Hudson Street - East End Juienne Street - LOW AREAS ONLY Martin Street McNutt Street Moncure Rd - HINDS COUNTY Nichols Street Offutt Street Old Brandon Rd Closed President Street from Silias Brown South - South End River Cove River Glenn River Road North Riverwood And Harrow Drive - Intersection Rollingwood At Yuca Drive - South End Rosmary Rd - HINDS COUNTY Sidney Street Southwest (Between Rankin and Highway 80) - One Lane Closed Southwest Street - 900 Block - North Bound Lane Closed Southwest Street - 900 Block - South Bound Lane Closed South Congress Street from Silas Brown Street - South South President Street at Beasley Street - Intersection Sproles Street Village Park Mobil Homes (Off I-55 E. Frontage Rd) Water under trailers Westbrook Road from Harrow Drive East Yucca Drive - South End
Overflows pose hazards similar to those in public restrooms or even your own bathroom. If you, your family, or your pets have contact with flood waters or an overflow, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remember: Washing your hands carefully and often is the best defense against illness carried by animals or human waste.
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Turtleread 9 years, 11 months ago
Here's my question: So why did either the city planning commission or the county planning commission allow a trailer park to be built where sewer water would overflow under the trailers?