Neighborhood Updates

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Dear Hyde Park Neighbors,

The Hyde Park Neighborhood Council sends its heartfelt support to residences and businesses that experienced storm damage on Friday, July 17 and/or Tuesday, July 21.

We are focused in the short term on recovery efforts, but also long-term to advocate with the City for a systemic solution to these flooding issues. In addition to organizing in the immediate aftermath, we are interfacing with City officials on specific requests to ensure resources are directed where they are most needed.  

We are writing today to:

1. Request your participation in a Hyde Park flood survey of residents/businesses; and
2. to share available resources to provide assistance

HYDE PARK FLOOD SURVEY - Please take 3-5 minutes to complete the Hyde Park Flood Survey

We are urgently trying to assess the scope and magnitude of the flooding impact on Hyde Park residents and businesses. The survey will take 3-5 minutes and will provide invaluable data to analyze the locations, nature, and frequency of the storm damage, so we can best advocate for Hyde Park with the City.

RESOURCES - Please see the available resources below for assistance and support

1. Report Possible Sewer Backups to MSD - If you experience or suspect a sewer backup on your property, please report it to the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) as soon as it is discovered. Prompt reporting helps MSD investigate issues and respond as quickly as possible. MSD accepts reports 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Residents can report a possible sewer backup by:
   • Calling (513) 352 4900
   • Submitting a report online at msdgc.org/SBU
2. Request a Flood Information Kit - The Red Cross is providing flood kits to assist citizens in the cleanup process. To request a flood cleanup kit:
   • Contact the Red Cross at 800 RED CROSS (800 733 2767)
3. Report Debris Concerns through 311 - If you observe significant debris accumulation, blocked streets, drainage concerns or locations that might require additional attention, please contact 311:
   • Dial 311 within Cincinnati
   • Call (513) 765 1212
   • Submit a service request through the Cincy 311 website or mobile app

In addition to the above state and local resources, the Mayor’s emergency order has the potential to provide federal resources as well. We will share as we learn more so Hyde Park is fully informed.

Sincerely,
Valerie Woodham
President - Hyde Park Neighborhood Council

Much of our neighborhood, as well as Mt. Lookout, Oakley, Madisonville, Pleasant Ridge, and Norwood, and more were hit with devastating flash flooding yesterday evening. Many of neighbors and our neighborhood businesses were hit very hard. As a place to start, you can begin by filing a claim with MSD's Sewer Backup Program. Importantly, you only have 48 hours in which to file a claim, so that MSD can investigate.  You can file a claim online or by phone. Our understanding is that it may be faster to file a claim online right now due to the large number of people affected by the flooding.

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Several local Hyde Park businesses along Madison Rd. have been severely affected by yesterday's flooding and are in desperate need of heavy duty paper towels and Clorox wipes. Anything you are willing to spare may be dropped off at Poeme (just south of the square on Michigan Ave.).

The Enquirer has footage of the flooding yesterday seen from the door of Neko Sushi (previously Doodles).

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The Department of Transportation & Engineering would like to hear from you! We’re working to improve safety and connectivity along Erie Ave from Saybrook Ave to Murray Rd, and along Murray Rd near its intersection with La Crosse Avenue. We want to understand your experience traveling along the corridors. Please complete the community experience survey.

Community responses will contribute to the proposed redesign. Responses will be accepted July 13 – August 14.  This Fall, there will be an in-person opportunity to give feedback and see the proposed design.

Please share this survey with your neighbors and networks.

Visit the Erie Ave & Murray Rd Safety Improvements project page to stay informed.

The Cincinnati chapter of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) along with the city will host an awards ceremony for the BuildReady Design Competition on September 14th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Memorial Hall (1225 Elm St.). The event begins with an introductory mixer, while the ceremony proper begins at 5:45 PM. Admission is free but requires one to RSVP.

The competition itself is still accepting submissions until noon August 14th; while the first Q&A meeting was June 11th, there will be a second Q&A meeting this coming Thursday, July 16th.

 Awards ceremony announcement

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The City of Cincinnati's Emergency Communications Center will accept applications until July 31st for its 311Cincy Citizens Academy program. It will consist of four Wednesday evening (6-8 PM) sessions in September (2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd) where the 30 accepted applicants will learn about how city customer service (311/city service requests/online service requests) operates and visit its 24/7 call center.

Equivalent post: Facebook, Nextdoor.

In addition to the flyer proper, the Fire Department also included a reminder that there are cooling centers active at Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) locations and aquatics facilities are open. The City has a web page about this and other recommendations for the current heat wave.

July Edition (PDF)

After the Hyde Park Blast last night, there is still another event at the square this weekend: the Hyde Park Farmers' Market will operate as usual from 09:30 AM to 01:00 PM.

You can sign up to its newsletter, or to see what is new, featured, or simply recommended today for your fourth of July preparations,

View June 28th Newsletter

LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) Greater Cincinnati is hosting a webinar about its low-interest home repair loan program (Revive + Thrive) on June 17 from 12 PM to 12:30 PM. 

Registration is available via a Zoom page. Details about the webinar can be found on this mailing-list page.

Information about the loan program itself, which is targeted at homeowners who may not be able to get financing elsewhere, is available at this page of the LISC website.