WET WEATHER QUESTIONNAIRE
City of Brunswick
Division of Permits and Inspections
4095 Center Road
330-558-6830
This questionnaire is used to help identify problem areas throughout the City of Brunswick during wet weather conditions. Thank you for your input.
SECTION 1: CONTACT INFORMATION
Fields marked with an asterisk MUST be filled out.
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Last
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House number
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Email
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SECTION 2: GENERAL
Approximate date of occurrence:
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Check any of the problems that you have observed:
Street flooding (please go on to complete Section 3)
Stream flooding (please go on to complete Section 4)
Yard flooding (please go on to complete Section 5)
Dwelling or interior flooding (please go on to complete Section 6)
SECTION 3: STREET FLOODING
DO NOT JEOPARDIZE YOUR SAFETY TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.
Intersection closest to the street flooding
Street #1
Intersection closest to the street flooding
Street #2
OR the address of the issue:
House number & street
Approximately how deep does the water get during each occurrence?
Less than 6"
More than 6"
Do you think the problem is due to a blocked culvert or ditch?
Yes
No
To your knowledge, how long has this problem existed?
Less than 1 year
1 to 5 years
More than 5 years
SECTION 4: STREAM-RELATED ISSUES
What is the issue with the stream or creek? (Check all that apply.)
Stream erosion
Stream blockage
Water is at a high level or overflowing
Is the water issue endangering any structures?
Yes
No
SECTION 5: YARD FLOODING
DO NOT JEOPARDIZE YOUR SAFETY TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.
Where is the yard flooding?
Front yard
Back yard
Side yard
Approximately how deep does the water get during each occurrence?
Less than 6"
More than 6"
To your knowledge, how long has this problem existed? (Choose one.)
Less than 1 year
1 to 5 years
More than 5 years
Describe the problem (Check all that apply.)
Flowing water that occurs during a storm
Standing water that occurs after a storm
Yard flooding due to a ditch
Yard flooding due to a stream (Please also complete Section 4.)
Blocked catch basin or yard drain
Other
SECTION 6: DWELLING OR INTERIOR FLOODING
Does your home have a basement?
Yes
No
In what rooms did the water enter your home? (Check all that apply.)
Basement
Crawl space
Living area
Garage
Slab on grade
Describe the appearance of the water: (Choose one.)
Clear with minimal odor
Muddy with minimal odor
Muddy with strong sewer odor
Other
Describe how the water entered the dwelling:
Floor drains
Cracks in the floor/walls
Sump pump crock
Toilet or sink
Windows or doors
Don't know
Approximately how deep does the water get when the problem occurred?
Less than 3 inches
3-5 inches
Over 5 inches
To your knowledge, how long has this problem existed? (Choose one.)
Less than 1 year
1 to 5 years
More than 5 years
Is your home is equipped with any of the following devices? (Pick as many as applicable.)
Sump pump
Battery back-up sump pump
Backwater valve in your sanitary lateral
Backwater valve in your storm lateral
Emergency bypass (inverter) installed outside and located on discharge line with sump pump
Rain barrels