Clearing storm drains this spring

By City of West Fargo Staff

WHY IS CLEARING STORM DRAINS IMPORTANT?

The potential for pooling of water and street flooding increases as snow melts. By clearing storm drains, the potential is reduced. This is especially important as the temperatures continue to drop during the evening, freezing ponded water. Melting snow can overwhelm storm drains by filling them with ice and street debris. Keeping storm drains clear helps ensure that any snow melt or rain doesn’t pool on your street and goes back into the storm sewer system. Keeping storm drains clear also helps to ensure the storm sewer system is not overwhelmed during periods of significant melting or rainfall.

HOW DOES THIS IMPACT RESIDENTS?

Residents are asked to be proactive and check the drains on the street and backyard drains for proper operation. While it isn’t a requirement for residents to clear drains, every bit helps. The

City of West Fargo has more than 7,000 drains throughout the City to help with local drainage. Help the crews out, and go check the drains outside your home. If it is not flowing, do what you can to get it going. Residents are also reminded to clear sidewalks, fire hydrants, gas meters and vents of any remaining snow and ice.

HOW TO CLEAR STORM DRAINS?

To clear storm drains, residents are encouraged to clear out any snow or ice buildup blocking the storm drain. Keep an eye on storm drains throughout the year and make sure to keep it as clear as possible. Public Works crews work to steam and/or scrape open problematic storm drains throughout the year to keep up with the local melt. If you notice pooling water and cannot, or are unable to, clear the storm drain, please call Public Works at 701515-5400 to notify crews. Identified locations will be added to a list for crews to address as time allows.

Weekly Event

Technology Tutoring

Tuesdays 3 – 6 p.m.

Saturdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Appointments Encouraged at WestFargoLibrary.org

Ready to Read Storytime

Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

For kids 3 – 5 and their parents/ guardians

Baby Boost Storytime

Fridays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

For kids 0 – 3 and their parents/ guardians

West Fargo Cribbage Club

Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Events

Family Movie: Free Screening of “DC League of SuperPets”

1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1 @ West Fargo Public Library

Rated PG

Monday Matinee: Free Screening of “Alaskan Nets”

1:30 p.m. Monday, April 3 @ West Fargo Public Library

Rated PG-13

ACT Open Study Sessions

6 – 8 p.m. Monday, April 3 and Monday, April 10 @ West Fargo Public Library

Teen Hangout 4 – 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6 @ West Fargo Public Library

For ages 12 - 17

Teen Craft: Poptart Pillows

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 7 @ West Fargo Public Library

For ages 12 – 17

AARP Safe Driving Class

1 – 4 p.m. Saturday, April 8 @ West Fargo Public Library Paid certification. Registration required at WestFargoLibrary.org/ EventSignup

Monday Matinee: Free Screening of “American Underdog” 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 10 @ West Fargo Public Library Rated PG

Spring Crafts for Kids

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 10 @ West Fargo Public Library For ages 6 – 12

Monday Night Readers

Book Club

7 – 8 p.m. Monday, April 10 @ West Fargo Public Library

English Conversation Circle

6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 @ West Fargo Public Library

Job Service ND Available at Library

1 – 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 @ West Fargo Public Library

Libby 101: How to Use the Library Mobile App

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13 @ West Fargo Public Library

Registration required at WestFargoLibrary.org/eventsignup

Genealogy Video Presentation: The Genealogical Proof Standard

1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15 @ West Fargo Public Library

Monday Matinee: Free Screening of “42”

1:30 p.m. Monday, April 17 @ West Fargo Public Library Rated PG-13

Intro to Bachata Dance

6 – 8 p.m. Monday, April 17 @ West Fargo Public Library

Registration required at westfargolibrary.org/eventsignup

Novel Afternoons Book Club

1 – 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 @ West Fargo Public Library

Third Thursday Book Club

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20 @ West Fargo Public Library

Monday Matinee: Free Screening of “Lioness: The Nicola Adams Story”

1:30 p.m. Monday, April 24 @ West Fargo Public Library Not rated

Little Red Reading Bus Pop-up Library

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 24 @ Maplewood Park (1504 17th Ave. E, West Fargo)

Adult Craft: Welcome Sign

6 – 8 p.m. Monday, April 24 @ West Fargo Public Library

Registration required at westfargolibrary.org/eventsignup

Little Red Reading Bus Pop-up Library

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 @ Cash Wise Foods (755 33rd Ave. E, West Fargo)

Gardening Club

6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 @ West Fargo Public Library

Little Red Reading Bus Pop-up Library

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 @ Hornbacher’s (2050 Sheyenne Street, West Fargo)

Little Red Reading Bus Pop-up Library

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27 @ Dakota Park (5600 9th Street W., West Fargo)

Books & Brews Community Book Club

6 – 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27 @ Caribou Coffee inside Hornbacher’s (2050 Sheyenne Street, West Fargo)

Concert at the Library: Cheney Middle School Orchestra and Horace High Choir Ensembles

6 – 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27 @ West Fargo Public Library

Branch and Bud Arrangement

Buds and branches normally are found directly across from each other and not alternating along the stem. Note, however, that buds and branches may die; therefore, not every branch will have an opposite counterpart.

Leaves:

Ash trees have compound leaves, composed of five to 11 leaflets. Leaflet margins are serrated and leaflets are opposite each other, except for the single leaflet at the tip.