Stormwater LiteratureLearn more about how you can help maintain an effective drainage system. On July 30, 2009, the Town of Collierville experienced a severe rain event. Click here to read the Mayor's letter to Collierville residents. Click here to view the Effective Rain to Drain Management brochure. Learn more about stormwater, how it impacts your neighborhoods, and what you can do around your home to ensure proper stormwater drainage. The brochure also answers your questions on flood insurance and where you can find more information. Click here to view the Stormwater Pollution Prevention brochure. Learn what stormwater is, why it is important, how pollution effects stormwater, and what you can do to prevent stormwater pollution. Click here to view the Stormwater Management Handbook. Click here to view A Guide To Traveling Tennessee's Watersheds Paint Disposal Pet Waste Disposal Yard Waste Disposal FEMA Flood Insurance: Mandatory or Optional (but available to everyone) Homes and businesses with mortgages from federally regulated or insured lenders in high-risk flood areas (i.e. Zones A and AE – 100-year flood plain) are required to have flood insurance. While flood insurance is not federally required if you live in a moderate-to-low risk flood area (i.e. all other areas in Collierville), it is still available and strongly recommended. Go to this FEMA link for more information. Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the Town of Collierville These maps are available for viewing and use on the internet. Click on the internet link given below. If you have questions, call the Engineering Department at 457-2356, or email to
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. Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Collierville Stormwater Drainage Quite often drainage issues arise in which no Town drainage structures or easements are involved. As subdivisions mature, it is important to keep in mind that, drainage patterns change. Over time, fences, swimming pools, flowerbeds and sheds are built. Trees, bushes and other vegetation get larger and larger. Without proper homeowner planning and maintenance, all of the above mentioned items can adversely effect storm water runoff, not only on the subject property but for that of the neighbors’ properties as well. Property owners have the responsibility of allowing stormwater runoff to enter and exit his/her property without altering impacts upstream or downstream of his/her property. The southeastern United States uses the "Civil Law " to govern drainage disputes between property owners.
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