Debris Removal Update (8:45 a.m. Aug. 17)

Our storm recovery efforts continued throughout the weekend, clearing debris from the following areas:

• Turkey Creek North and South.

• Vermont Street

• Savanna Hills

• Georgia Heights

• Brookwood North and South

• An area with Johnson Street to the west and Harrison Street to the east. With 61st Avenue to the north and Turkey Creek to the south.

• An area 53rd/54th Avenues to the north and 57th Avenue to the south. From Broadway to Taft Street. (50% Complete)

Current Active Areas

• South of 61st from Interstate 65 to Broadway

• 64th Place to 73rd Avenue east of Broadway and west of Interstate 65

• Bon-Aire

• 54th to 57th Avenues west of Broadway to Taft Street

• South of 73rd to U.S. 30

• Taft Place to Burr Street

Please have patience as crews continue moving from neighborhood to neighborhood to collect debris. The town will collect debris from all neighborhoods. To help with the process, please place your storm-related debris at the curb.

Storm recovery personnel have estimated the grind yard currently has about the same amount of trees Merrillville had after the June 11 tornado. So far, crews have been though about 65% of the town, and this is only the first pass.

DAMAGE REPORTING

If you haven’t already done so, residents impacted by the Aug. 11 storm are encouraged to report their storm-related property damage by calling 211 or visiting in211.org and clicking on the “DAMAGE REPORTING” tab. This information is used to determine the needs in the community and develop the next course of action in the disaster recovery process.