Protect Your Property

Practical and cost-effective methods for reducing or eliminating the risk of flooding are available. Techniques include: elevation of the home; relocating the home to higher ground; constructing floodwalls or berms; flood-proofing the structure; having a licensed electrician protect utilities and electrical components; having a licensed plumber install backflow valves or plugs to prevent floodwaters from entering drains, toilets, and other sewer connections. A permit may be needed to ensure that projects do not cause flooding problems on other properties.

Don't wait, mitigate 

Retrofitting or elevating your home will protect your investment, reduce flood damage, and will likely save on flood insurance. See helpful links at the bottom of this page.

Keep leaves and debris out of drains 

Avoid localized flooding by regularly inspecting and cleaning your drainage system, and by properly disposing of leaves to prevent them from clogging storm drains. See helpful info on Fall Leaves & Storm Drains; Fall Leaves & Storm Drain information | City of Scappoose Oregon

How to protect your home from flood damage 

If you live in the city limits and find that your property is located within a floodplain, Community Development staff can estimate the risk of flooding to your home; find ways to reduce or prevent flood damage to your property; make site visits to review flood, drainage and sewer problems; or provide tips on how to select a contractor. To speak with someone about these issues, please call 503-543-7184 (Planning) or visit the Community Development Center at 52610 NE 1st Street, Scappoose. 

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