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Recovery, storm clean up to continue through next week

The Streets Department estimates about two weeks of cleanup remain, including property owners' and homeowners' disposing of their yard waste.

TYLER, Texas — According to The City of Tyler, Crews will continue working through next week to remove trees and limbs from roadways. Oncor staff continues to work across Tyler to restore power. 

The storm caused property damage throughout the City. Damage assessments will continue as progress is made to return to normal.

So far, Traffic Operations reports one traffic signal without power but operating on generator power and power was restored Friday to the Golden Road Water Treatment Plant.

The Street Department received 383 reports of limbs and trees blocking roadways. Crews have been working around the clock responding to calls and have been able to complete 118 of those tickets.

Park and Recreation crews are working to remove downed trees and limbs in multiple parks and facilities. Bergfeld Park, Rose Hill Cemetery and the Goodman Museum grounds have been affected the most.

Residents are asked to avoid the New Copeland Road trailhead to Rose Rudman due to multiple downed trees blocking sidewalks. 

Four sawyers from the Texas Forest Service have deployed to Tyler to assist with tree cutting. The sawyers are working with the Streets Department to clear downed trees and limbs on City streets, alleys and rights-of-way.

Additionally, Solid Waste Department is collecting free brush pick-up for customers who put in a work order by Wednesday, Feb. 8. Customers need to contact Solid Waste at (903) 531-1388 to place a work order. 

The brush must be at the curb before placing the work order. The brush must be bundled, placed at the curb, and cut into 15-foot lengths or less.

If you see an area that may be concerning, residents can report flooded streets, potholes, sinkholes, downed trees, stormwater issues and drainage issues using the free "MyTyler" phone App or by calling the Streets Department at (903) 531-1393 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and the Tyler Police Department non-emergency number at (903) 531-1000 during non-business hours. 

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