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According to Ordinance 35-013 14, the owner of riparian (waterfront) property is the one required to provide an adequate barrier, dike, or other embankments (including sandbags) to protect against the rising water, the overflow of water and/or flooding. The City can assist the property owner by providing locations to pick up sandbags (empty) and sand for residents to build a sandbag barrier on their property. The Army Corps of Engineers will provide recommendations regarding the construction and location of sandbag, crib, or berm placement on your property. To schedule an Army Corp consultation, please contact Ken Blankenship in the City’s Community Development Department (CDI) at 586-447-3362. No evaluation or opinion on seawall construction, placements, or height will be provided