Before a storm, bring potted plants inside. Larger plants may also need to be brought inside to avoid flooding. Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes, but you can keep infestation down by purchasing mosquito dunks. All you do is drop them in the water. When clearing away large amounts of storm debris, check with your city's sanitation department.
Some cities provide large containers and other pick-ups.
Many now charge a fine for extra debris that they have not been called to collect. Check with the sanitation department about regulations for yard debris. While some things like sticks can be left at the curb in piles, other debris needs to be bagged. WFAA-TV Co. All Rights Reserved. Get personalized traffic reports.