- Sandy residents prepare for potential flooding from Hurricane Rachel’s remnants.
- Meanwhile, city officials are inspecting storm drains and providing sandbags to prevent water damage.
- Significant flooding isn’t expected but residents are advised to monitor weather updates.
SANDY — With remnants of Hurricane Rachel expected to bring rain to Utah, Sandy residents are taking precautions against potential flooding, including filling sandbags to help protect their homes.
The preparations come after an August storm caused flooding in parts of the area, leaving some residents cleaning up water damage.
Travis Mangrum is among those hoping to avoid a repeat. During the August storm, water entered his basement through a window well, flooding one of his rooms…