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Help Us Keep Catch Basins Clean & Prevent Mosquito Breeding

Coral Gables City Crews will be on special assignment tomorrow Saturday, February 6 clearing catch basins of debris throughout the City of Coral Gables. This effort is being done to prevent local street flooding and potential mosquito breeding.

A public health emergency was declared for Miami-Dade County this week in response to the concern of the Zika virus in Florida. The City of Coral Gables is monitoring these developments and is working with mosquito control program from Miami-Dade County when residents experience a mosquito nuisance.

While the City of Coral Gables is taking proactive measures to prevent mosquito breeding scenarios, we need your assistance. Please help us keep all catch basins clean in your neighborhood to prevent mosquito breeding in standing water. Here are some simple steps to follow:

What can I do to keep my catch basin unclogged?

Residents can help keep catch basins clear of debris by disposing of leaves and other yard waste properly. Make sure that there are no leaves, sticks or twigs clogging the catch basins and check periodically to ensure that the catch basins are clear. Make sure your yard company also disposes of the yard waste properly and away from any catch basins in the neighborhood.

How do I report clogged catch basins?

Please call the Public Works Department at 305-460-5000 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to report a clogged catch basin. To report during after-hours or weekends, please contact the Police Department non-emergency number at 305-442-1600. You can also download the City app to report it through Customer Connect, or through this link.

What can I do to stop mosquitos from breeding?
 
Mosquitos breed by laying eggs in and near standing water. As little as one teaspoon or bottle cap of water standing for more than one week is enough for mosquitos to breed and multiply. At least once a week, empty, turn over or cover anything that could hold water: tires, buckets, toys, pools and pool covers, birdbaths, trash, trash containers and recycling bins, boat or car covers, roof gutters, coolers or pet dishes.  Learn more...
 
How do I contact Mosquito Control authorities?
 
Miami-Dade County provides mosquito control services for Coral Gables residents. If you are experiencing an issue, you are encouraged to call 311, or report the problem online,  here.
 

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