ANDERSON TWP. — Residents who live on Jakaro Drive will meet with township officials next week to explore ways of approaching the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners about solving a serious flash flooding problem.

        At least a dozen residents petitioned the trustees Thursday night, seeking a solution to a problem they say could endanger the lives of children on the street.

        “The fear is real,” said Amy Brown, who lives at the end of Jakaro, which runs off Eight Mile Road south of Beechmont Avenue. “I think it's reached critical mass. I certainly hope no one loses their life.”

        The trustees told the residents the issue should be addressed by the county because it involves a sewer line.

        “With your backing, we need to become your advocates on the county level,” said Peggy Reis, president of the board of trustees.

        Trustee Al Peter said the trustees can see to it that the residents are heard by the county commissioners.

        “This is of great interest to the trustees and we do want to help you,” said Mr. Peter. “That's our role.”

        Residents say they have been plagued by a flash-flooding problem for several years, and that it has grown worse in recent years because of new development. New homes and more pavement have translated into more runoff in a creek that runs behind homes on Jakaro before being routed into a sewer line that runs down the street.

        Barry Riehle, a Jakaro resident who teaches physics at Turpin High School, said the line is not large enough to accommodate the water.

        “As this comes down here there are not large enough drains,” said Mr. Riehle. “The speed of the water quadruples. We're talking about an incredible amount of water. We're talking serious injury.”

        Trustee Russ Jackson said the residents made a convincing case.

        “We have to support the effort to come up with the answer,” said Mr. Jackson. “I don't think we have the answer tonight. The important thing is we now see the magnitude of the problem. Let's figure out what needs to be done and do it.”

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