Document Stratford's flood-edge drainage and road damage from public roads (2026-07-18)

When Tulare Lake came back in the wet winter, floodwater pressed to the edge of Stratford and the community held on behind hastily raised protections. The ditches, culvert crossings, and low road segments that nearly failed still need a current photo record so repair money lands where the risk actually is. Standard: FEMA flood-recovery documentation guidance; SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities. Proof: Photo-and-condition log for every marked drainage point Method (FEMA flood-recovery documentation guidance; SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.): 1. From public roads only, photograph each marked ditch, culvert crossing, and low road segment on the route list. 2. Note blockages, erosion cuts, ponding, and damaged banks visible from the shoulder. 3. Log each point with location and a one-line condition note. 4. Submit the log so repair crews can rank the worst crossings. 5. Save all photos with GPS and date. Done when: Photo-and-condition log for every marked drainage point

Where

Public roads around Stratford, Kings County, CA 93266

Pay

$80 proposed

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Proof

Photo-and-condition log for every marked drainage point

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

entry

Open until

2026-10-17

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 45–90 minutes. Method of record: FEMA floodplain + green-infrastructure siting screen

Bring

• GPS phone
• tape/ruler for deposition depth
• metals field kit (if sediment screen in scope)
• boots + gloves
• camera

Steps

1. 1. Confirm post-event conditions are safe; navigate to the site; record GPS.
2. 2. Photograph deposited sediment / affected area.
3. 3. Measure deposition depth at representative points.
4. 4. If a sediment contaminant screen is in scope, run the metals field kit and record values.
5. 5. Note debris, hazards, and the extent (sketch).
6. 6. Enter depth, any analytes, hazard notes, GPS, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Unstable ground / submerged debris / contaminated water -> document from safe footing; do not enter.
• Elevated metals in deposited sediment -> flag before any reuse; recommend lab confirm.

What counts as done

• Deposition depth recorded at representative points
• Metals screen recorded (if in scope)
• Debris/hazard note + extent sketch
• GPS waypoint + timestamped photos

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.