It is indeed, and it can capture nearly 1,000 gallons of storm-water that would otherwise pour into a nearby drain.

的确，这将使1000加仑的暴雨水派上用场，在以前这些水会被注入的附近的下水道里。

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"As much as they can, they can make sure there is an environment where the utility workers can get to the places they need to do the work, " he said, whether that means helping drain tunnels of storm water or clearing roads of debris.

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