Stormwater Awareness Week in the CSRA Encourages the Community to Keep Waterways Clean
Stormwater Awareness Week is here and falls on the last week of September annually. Stormwater Awareness Week is about increasing awareness of how we contribute to stormwater runoff and how to keep the waterways clean. Believe it or not, our daily activities can impact our lakes, rivers, and streams.
Within the CSRA, the week is dedicated to community outreach and raising awareness of how rainwater moves through infrastructure and our environment.
The community has put on events throughout the week for the community to get involved in this effort.
Columbia County Stormwater Awareness Week Events:
Reading Challenge at Columbia County Library – Columbia County Stormwater Compliance is partnering with Columbia County Library to challenge people of all ages to read and learn more about water. The challenge started September 25th and will run through October 31st. The more you read the more chances you have to win the grand prize.
Hazard Mitigation Presentation – Community members had a chance to learn about stormwater fees at work. That event was held on September 26th.
But it’s not too late to get in on the events!
Reed Creek Clean Up – September 30th from 9 am to 11 am Columbia County Stormwater Compliance Department is partnering with Reed Creek Nature Park to clean up Reed Creek.
Canines for Clean Water Photo Contest – The county is calling for all dog owners to submit a photo of their dog for an opportunity to be the face of Canines For Clean Water. A campaign to encourage citizens to do their part by picking up after pets.
Aiken, South Carolina also hosted a few events this week for Stormwater Awareness. Another event to lookout for in Aiken is story time at the Nancy Carson Library with Ruby Rain Drop. This will take place on Friday, September 29 at 11:15 a.m.
Get out in nature this week and learn about where your stormwater runoff goes.
10 Essential Items To Help You After A Major Storm
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When huge storms hit, the one thing you can never be sure about is when the power will come back on. We’ve all been there, right? Whether it’s a hurricane, snowstorm, tornado, or just severe thunderstorm, if Mother Nature blows the power is likely going to go out around town. So what do you do for those days after the storm has passed and you still don’t have power? Well, we’ve got a few items to help out with that.
Severe storms can come quickly, and cause a lot of devastation before making, and exit. And what does it leave you with? Possibly without access to power, water, or ways to keep food cold or heat it up.
If you haven’t already prepared and stocked up on what you need, this is the time to do it. I think one thing we learned last year after Hurricane Ian came through and destroyed our paradise, is that being prepared is extremely important. It’s better to have what you need and not need it than to need it and not have it
How To Be Prepared For A Major Storm
Outside of things to have on hand, one of the most important things is having a plan. Here are a few things to consider:
- If you don’t have friends or family you can stay with, make sure you know the location of the nearest shelter and know how to get there from your home.
- If you own a pet, make sure the shelters are pet-friendly or there’s a pet-friendly hotel that will welcome you and your four-legged family members.
- Filling up your car’s gas tank is important too, especially in the case of evacuation. Not even necessarily leaving the area but moving to another zone away from danger.
- Having the necessary supplies will be a game changer. It might be things you think more of having while camping and not using within your home, but when there’s no electricity, it could make all the difference.
So without further ado, here is a list of things I think are most important to have when you’re without power after a major storm.
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Darasha Singleton is a native of Augusta, Georgia who serves as the Digital Content Coordinator at Beasley Media Group. If you think there is nothing to do in Augusta, check her posts! You're sure to find something to do. Aside from work, Darasha enjoys going to the Saturday Market on the River and any local festivals.
