Homeowner battles severe flooding crisis and calls for action

In a recent government meeting, local resident Marco Seycovito voiced urgent concerns regarding chronic drainage issues affecting his property at 990 County Road 302. Seycovito, who has owned the property since 2005, described a severe flooding incident that left over two feet of water on his land, forcing him to pump for 80 hours over four days to manage the situation. He emphasized that without his high truck, he would have been stranded for days.

Seycovito highlighted that this flooding is not an isolated incident; he has experienced similar problems four times in the past 23 years, with this latest event being the most severe. He reported water intrusion through his home's foundation, a situation he had never encountered before. The resident expressed frustration over the inadequacy of existing drainage infrastructure, calling for larger culverts and better maintenance of drainage systems.

He explained that he is the last property on a drainage line, which means he bears the burden of managing runoff from surrounding areas. Seycovito's plea for action underscores the pressing need for improvements to local drainage systems to prevent future flooding and protect residents' properties.