Georgetown Potomac Flood Defenses Erected, As D.C. Prepares For Hurricane Sandy (PHOTO)

LOOK: Flood Walls Erected To Protect Vulnerable Georgetown Spot

WASHINGTON -- Flood defenses were in the process of being erected Sunday afternoon around Washington Harbour, a large mixed-use residential and entertainment complex along the Potomac River in Georgetown.

In April 2011, the river level swelled and inundated into the lower levels of the complex when floodgates supposed to protect the tourist hotspot had been only partially put into place, sparking litigation.

The threat of flooding has put other low-lying areas on alert. Sandbags have been distributed in the District of Columbia and in Alexandria, Va.

Work crews have been clearing leaves and other debris from sewer infrastructure in D.C.'s Bloomingdale neighborhood, the scene of recent flash flooding.

"This has been a problem. Four floods in six weeks," Corey Griffin, the chief of staff to D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie told Washington City Paper. "Although there hasn't been a flood in 30 days or so, there's constant anxiety among the residents there."

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CORRECTION: This post has been updated to clarify a description about legal action taken following the flooding at Washington Harbour in 2011.

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