Winter storms in Clearfield County can change travel conditions quickly. Heavy snow, blowing snow, freezing rain, and rapidly falling temperatures may affect…
A fallen tree can block a road, damage a home, or pull down electrical conductors. A power line that appears quiet may still be energized, even when the…
Road maintenance in Lawrence Township changes throughout the year as weather, traffic, drainage, and road conditions change. Crews must balance planned work,…
Building near a stream, wetland, drainage channel, or low-lying road requires more planning than a conventional construction project. A property may appear dry…
Flooding can affect properties near rivers, streams, drainage channels, and low-lying areas, but flood risk is not always obvious from a property’s appearance.…
Building a new home in Lawrence Township involves more than submitting a building permit application. The project may also require zoning approval, an approved…
Rain gardens are shallow, planted areas that collect and absorb stormwater from roofs, driveways, sidewalks, and compacted lawns. They are designed to hold…
Rainwater can seem harmless as it moves across a roof, driveway, lawn, or parking area. Once it picks up soil, fertilizer, oil, litter, pet waste, or other…
Rainfall is a routine part of life in Clearfield County, yet runoff can create serious problems when it moves across roofs, driveways, roads, and construction…