City of East Lansing Provides Tips for Homeowners Ahead of Rain Events this Week 
EAST LANSING, Mich. — With rain expected in the forecast over the next couple days and Ingham County currently in a flood watch, the City of East Lansing is providing the following tips for homeowners to help prevent or reduce the chance for basement flooding.
· Make sure gutters are clear of leaves, sticks and debris.
· Make sure downspouts are connected properly.
· Test sump pumps, back-up systems and backflow preventers (if applicable) to ensure they are working properly.
· Make sure any private drains are working properly.
· Remove valuable items from basements in case of flooding.
· If a sewer backup occurs in a basement, homeowners should immediately discontinue household water use and contact the East Lansing Department of Public Works at (517) 337-9459 ext. 0 (during business hours) or (517) 351-4220, Option 1 (after hours).
For additional flood prevention tips, including projects homeowners may want to explore in the future, view this brochure from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).Address/Location
East Lansing Public Safety
410 Abbot Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 517-351-4220