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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Gahanna public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Flooding Cleanup
Heavy rains recently triggered widespread flooding across Gahanna, sparking a collaborative cleanup effort between city crews and local businesses. Residents should expect ongoing municipal recovery work in the impacted neighborhoods as the city clears the debris.
FEMA flood map revision uncertainty
FEMA is redrawing Gahanna's flood maps, and nobody knows when it'll finish. The changes could shift properties in or out of the floodplain and affect both the planned aquatics facility and the Creekside Garage and Plaza project.
Creekside Reimagined flood-protection grant
The city will apply for a NatureWorks state grant to buy removable flood barriers for the Creekside area, replacing older stop-log protection used during severe floods. Application had to be in by July 15.