Resources for Warrick County Residents to Clean Up Vegetation Storm Debris
If you have tree limbs and other vegetation debris from the storm earlier this week, there are resources available to help with clean up.
An EF-1 Tornado Tore Through Warrick County
On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, is has been confirmed that EF-1 tornado formed in Vanderburgh County, Indiana before crossing I-69 into Warrick County. In addition to leaving thousands of Southern Indiana residents without power for hours, it appears folks in Warrick County took the brunt of the destruction from this storm.
The photos and videos share online have shown just how destructive this storm was. It left in its wake downed trees and debris and now clean up efforts are underway.
Resources Available to Help Warrick County Residence Clean Up
While you or your neighbor may have a chainsaw to cut up downed trees and limbs, you likely don't have a way to haul it away, and if you do, no where in particular to haul it to. Fortunately, resources are available to help Warrick County residents with their cleanup efforts.
Picking Up 'Woody Vegetation Storm Debris'
The Warrick County Highway Department is picking up "woody vegetation storm debris" across the county. They are working to open all of the roadways now, and then they plan to move on to debris removal. This is for county residents only - those living within the limits of a city or town are encouraged to contact that municipality to find out about storm debris assistance.
How To Cut Up Your Debris for Collection
The Warrick County Highway Department asks that woody vegetation be cut shorter than 8 feet in length, with a diameter no larger than 24 inches. To learn more about the storm debris clean up efforts, you can contact the Highway Department by calling 812-897-6126.
Haul It Away Yourself and Drop It Off for Free
Residents can also haul their vegetation storm debris to the Solid Waste Management Facility located on Pelzer Road, as well as the Vann Road Park facility located on Vann Road. They say these facilities will be available for vegetation storm debris disposal at no charge during the period of "declared emergency."
Other Resources Available
Additionally, Indiana Southern Baptist Disaster Relief - WCBA is working to help residents cleanup debris. If you would like to contact them for assistance, you are encouraged to visit them at the Ohio Township Community Center located at 3433 Libbert Road in Newburgh.
[Source: Warrick County Government via Facebook]