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Storm Drains

There are a number of regional and local storm drains that run through the City of Redlands. Most of these drains flow through enclosed pipes or along improved open channels. The City of Redlands maintains all improved storm drains that have dedicated easements for storm drain purposes.

POLLUTION CONTROL

Whenever it rains, water flows into the storm drain system. This runoff affects our neighborhoods and commercial/industrial centers. All drainage from the City of Redlands ultimately enters the Santa Ana River. This runoff can carry debris and pollutants into the Santa Ana River. Polluted runoff can potentially contaminate our groundwater which we use for drinking. Preventing contamination from such things as chemical spills, careless agriculture and thoughtless and improper disposal of motor oil, household products and pet waste is not beyond our control.

Protection of our waterways is both important and our responsibility. There are ways where each one of us can help. Here are some DO's and DON'T's of storm drain pollution.

Do...

  1. place litter in trash cans.
  2. take household toxic fluids to a hazardous waste collection facility.
  3. dispose of pet waste in trash.
  4. maintain your car and look for possible leaks.
  5. clean up spills with an absorbent material and dispose of it properly.
  6. sweep up yard debris and place in trash bins or compost it.
  7. water your lawn for shorter durations.
  8. clean water-based paints from rollers, pans and brushes in your sink. Take unwanted

    thinner, paint and related materials to the household hazardous waste collection facility

    at the city yard.

Don't...

  1. litter.
  2. dump oil, antifreeze and other chemicals down the storm drain.
  3. leave pet waste on lawns, streets or in public places for a long period of time,

    as harmful bacteria can be washed into storm drains.
  4. allow your car to leak fluids that will be washed into the streets.
  5. allow oil or paint spills to accumulate on driveways or sidewalks.
  6. wash or place leaves, twigs, grass clippings or dirt into the storm drains.
  7. overwater your lawn.
  8. wash out paint brushes, pans and rollers in gutters.

SANDBAGS

The City of Redlands generally maintains a stock of sandbags for emergency purposes. Residents are urged to make necessary advance preparations if they are aware of the potential for flooding on their property. The following policy is used regarding the issuance of sandbags:

1.  Sandbags shall be given ONLYto residents or businesses* located within the City of Redlands. Sandbags shall be only for use at this location and not for locations outside of the city limits.

*Businesses excludes contractors. 

2.  Sandbags shall be given ONLYfor emergency purposes, i.e. water entering building or the immediate threat of water entering building. If individuals want sandbags as a precaution against possible flooding, it is suggested that they obtain sandbags from a local building supply outlet. 

3.  Individuals are encouraged to pick up sandbags at the city yard, 1270 W.  Park Avenue, northwest corner of Park Avenue and Tennessee Street, Building M, during normal working hours: Mon. thru Thur. & alternate Fri. 6:30 am to 4:00 pm. City crews are generally not able to deliver sandbags during a storm or flooding event, however, crews are generally available at the city yard. (Crews may deliver sandbags as a service to the elderly or handicapped.) 

4.  The limit of sandbags to any one resident or business shall be 25 unless otherwise approved by the Director or Supervisor. 

STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE

City crews provide regular inspection and maintenance of storm drains throughout Redlands. However, crews cannot find all problems that could develop in the storm drain system. To report drains blocked by brush or debris, erosion, collapse of walls or channel bottoms or any other related storm drain problem, please contact the Quality of Life Department at (909) 798-7655 and provide our staff with the location of the storm drain damage.

Upcoming

Today

  1. Book Club (II)
    • Start time: 11:00am
    • End date: Monday, May 21st
    • End time: 12:00pm

    • 3rd Monday Book Club: 11 am
      Location: Library Assembly Room
      Group Leader: Jane Lawrence-Gunn
      (909) 798-2689
      thegunnfamily@earthlink.net

      Meeting at 11 am the third Monday of each month in the Assembly Room of A.K. Smiley Public Library

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Tomorrow

  1. Silent Book Auction
  2. Chinese Story Time
  3. Pajama Story Time

Wednesday, May 23rd

  1. Preschool Story Time ~ Ages 4-6
  2. Post 261 Explorer Meeting
    • Start time: 06:30pm
    • End date: Wednesday, May 23rd
    • End time: 08:30pm

    • Open Enrollment to join the Redlands Explorer Program is in January of every year, but you can pick-up and drop-off applications through-out the entire year at the Fire Administration office. Ages to join are between 15 years To 21 years old.

      Fire Administrative Office
      35 Cajon Street #12
      Redlands, CA 92373

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Thursday, May 24th

  1. Tiny Tot Story Time
    • Start time: 10:15am
    • End date: Thursday, May 24th
    • End time: 10:35am

    • Story time for tiny tots, ages 2 & 3. Finger rhymes, songs and stories.

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  2. Tiny Tot Story Time
    • Start time: 10:40am
    • End date: Thursday, May 24th
    • End time: 11:00am

    • Join us for fun stories, songs and finger rhymes and meet new friends!

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  3. Market Night
    • Start time: 06:00pm
    • End date: Thursday, May 24th
    • End time: 09:00pm

    • Established in 1988, Redlands Market Night has established itself as one of the most successful certified farmers markets in Southern California! Vendors vie to participate in the event that has attracted thousands of weekly visitors since its inception. Visitors are welcomed into an inviting atmosphere complete with lighted trees, brick sidewalks, historic buildings, and great musical entertainment. Crowds are pleasantly surrounded by over 150 food and merchandise booths, not to mention the downtown shopkeepers, every Thursday night.

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Friday, May 25th

  1. City Hall Closed
    • Start time: 07:00am
    • End date: Friday, May 25th
    • End time: 06:00pm

    • Extended service hours are offered in order for the public to conduct City business before and after traditional business hours. City staff is available 9 hours a day to serve you. City Hall offices are closed every Friday.

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Saturday, May 26th

  1. Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market
    • Start time: 08:00am
    • End date: Saturday, May 26th
    • End time: 11:00am

    • The City’s successful Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market brings fresh local produce to historic downtown Redlands every Saturday.

      The Saturday Morning Certified Farmers’ Market began June 6, 2009, bringing local growers to the City parking lot south of Redlands Boulevard between Fifth and Sixth streets near Ed Hales Park. The market operates from 8 to 11 a.m. every Saturday, excluding holiday weekends.

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  2. Household Hazardous Waste collection
    • Start time: 09:30am
    • End date: Saturday, May 26th
    • End time: 12:30pm

    • During operating hours, residents can dispose of household materials including, outdated prescription medication (with the exception of controlled substances), outdated pet prescription medication, paint products, chemical cleaners, pesticides, fertilizers, hobby/pool supplies, automotive oil, filters, brake fluid, transmission fluid, anti-freeze, gasoline, and propane tanks.

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  3. Bi-lingual Story Time ~ English/Spanish
  4. LIBRARY CLOSED

Sunday, May 27th

  1. LIBRARY CLOSED
  2. Memorial Day

Monday, May 28th

  1. City Hall Closed - Memorial Day
  2. Environmental Review Committee
  3. Solid Waste & Recycling Holiday Collection Schedule
  4. John F. Kennedy's Birthday

Tuesday, May 29th

  1. Silent Book Auction
  2. Chinese Story Time
  3. Rose Hill: An Intermarriage Before Its Time
    • Start time: 06:00pm
    • End date: Tuesday, May 29th
    • End time: 07:30pm

    • Carlos Cortes, Prof. Emeritus at University of California Riverside will discuss his memoir, which celebrates civil liberties and cultural journey.

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  4. Pajama Story Time

Wednesday, May 30th

  1. Preschool Story Time ~ Ages 4-6

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