Petersburg works to 'slow the velocity' of potential flooding as rain approaches

Petersburg works to 'slow the velocity' of potential flooding as rain approaches

PETERSBURG, Va. Petersburg officials and business owners are preparing for potential flooding as more rain is in the forecast this weekend and next week.City crews spent the morning cleaning storm drains to help water flow out of the city quickly. They also placed barricades and signs near flood-prone streets so they can be blocked off if needed."We do have some vehicles that get stranded and we do have to have [first responders] come out and pu…