With the extremely high volume of personal belongings and rubbish placed at the curb due to last weekend’s flooding, the city is suspending yard waste collection this week. This will allow all crews and equipment to be devoted to flood damage cleanup. In addition, all residents are encouraged to place normal trash pick-up at the curb to expedite collection.
The Public Works Department immediately began cleanup efforts on Sunday and is focusing on areas of the city most impacted by flooding. Collection will take time, but crews are working diligently to collect debris and ask for patience.
If you have experienced flooding, and have not already done so, please provide your home address to the city at www.grossepointefarms.org/basementflooding. The City will use this information to provide additional information including claims forms as required under Public Act 222 of 2001. Residents are strongly encouraged to take photos of the damage (including structural damage). An itemized loss list should be completed as well. It is possible that photo documentation and an itemized loss list will be required in the future.
Red Cross has a Wayne County disaster assistance program for flooding victims. Dial 1-800-774-6066 or 1-800-Red-Cross. Red Cross has financial assistance for immediate needs, can help with damage assessment and referrals, offers physical health assistance like obtaining lost prescriptions, mental health counseling, and tips for clearing and cleaning flood damaged homes.
