Civic and Community Information

The Detroit Public Library’s main branch in Midtown is closed until after Labor Day because of flooding and required cleanup.

A water advisory for three neighborhoods on Detroit’s east side was lifted on Thursday, even though residents report their water is still brown. The City says flushing sinks from the top of the house will fix the issue, but not all residents are convinced it’s safe to drink.

The City hands out free cleaning supplies as thousands of Detroit residents manage widespread flood damage.

Authentically Detroit hears from eastsiders and Jefferson Chalmers residents whose homes were flooded by last week’s rain. Residents are overwhelmed by the damage and resulting cleanup. They say they feel like they are on their own — again.

As Detroiters deal with the aftermath of flooding, artists — like their neighbors — have begun to grapple with what they’ve lost.

The Morningside, East English Village, and Cornerstone Village neighborhoods are under a water advisory by the City of Detroit due to resident reports of brown, rusty water in their taps and toilets.

Nearly 6 inches of rain inundated Detroit’s water and sewage systems last weekend, causing basements to flood in residential and commercial properties across the city. As residents continue to clean the debris and file insurance claims, they say quick, Band-Aid fixes are unacceptable.