People Are Still Being Swallowed by Storm Drains. One U.S. Agency Is Pushing for Safety Measures.
A new federal rule requires that local officials in flood-prone areas consider safety features for drain openings. In 2021, ProPublica reported that uncovered storm drains were responsible for at least three dozen deaths over six years.
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New fear unlocked 🔓
You'll float too!
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This is one of those things I’ve been afraid of my whole life that, crucially, I didn’t know could actually happen.
At least now I feel justified.