Getting your gutters and drains ready for storm season
What to check on your roof, downpipes and yard drains before the Hunter's storm season, who owns which drain, and what to do when water backs up.
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Key takeaways
- Gutters, downpipes and yard drains on your land are yours to maintain. Councils and Hunter Water look after the street drains and big channels.
- Blocked gutters can push water under the eaves into the roof cavity, so clear them before the storms arrive, not during them.
- Downpipes must run to the stormwater system. Connecting them to the sewer or the overflow relief gully is illegal.
- Learn how to turn off your water, gas and power now. Call the NSW SES on 132 500 for storm help, or 000 if lives are at risk.
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