Storm Recovery Update (11:30 a.m. Aug. 14)
TREE DEBRIS REMOVAL
Crews from Dyer Construction and Joe’s Tree Service remain in the community completing their first pass of tree debris removal. Resident are asked to place their branches and limbs at the curb. Here’s what has been accomplished as of noon Friday, Aug. 14. Crews are also expected on Saturday.
Crew 1:
Georgia Heights – first pass completed
Working around 53rd Avenue and moving east
Crew 2:
Brookwood South -- on second pass
Bell Oaks – first pass completed
Brookwood North will be targeted next
Crew 3
Actively working Devonshire
Crew 4
Actively working Turkey Creek
Crew 5
Cleared and opened Hendricks Street and 57th Avenue between Harrison Street and Broadway.
Bon-Aire will be targeted next
ROAD UPDATES
Nicholson Road/Hendricks Street has reopened between 57th Avenue and 73rd Avenue.
57th Avenue and Madison Street has also reopened. Midwestern Electric is working at 57th Avenue and Harrison Street to restore the traffic signal there.
CHARGING LOCATION
The Dean and Barbara White Community Center, 6600 Broadway) is available to charge phones while residents are without power. Please let the staff know you are there to charge your devices, and they will direct you to the charging location.
FOOD TRUCKS AVAILABLE
Food trucks will be in rotation from noon to 7 p.m. today (Aug. 14) through Sunday (Aug. 16) at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center, 6600 Broadway.
Discounted menus will be available! Drive up and grab a bite to eat.
Contact Us
Town of Merrillville
7820 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
Tel: 219-769-5711