Do It Yourself Debris Control Aides
Water and debris control aids are not expensive when compared to the protection received, and can be installed with normal household tools. They consist of materials readily available at your local lumber yard, or from Salt Lake County. Call 562-6400 for information on obtaining aids.
Each situation differs; however, basic rules can be followed in all cases involving debris movement.
- NEVER underrate the power of debris flows.
- TRY to direct debris flows away from improvements.
- AVOID trying to confine the flows more than is absolutely required.
- CLEAR a path for the debris.
- USE your house or building as a deflector if necessary.
- ALWAYS place protection to deflect debris, not to dam it.
- DEBRIS will often enter a building through windows -- Board them up!
- REMEMBER to protect your most valuable property, first -- your home.
- THEN consider what time and money are available to protect other less valuable objects, such as swimming pools or planting.
- TRY to work with adjacent affected property owners.
- BE prepared to sacrifice the use of portions of your property to achieve good protection.
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