Tornado debris: What agencies are doing to help

Beavercreek tornado damage

Beavercreek tornado damage

As areas of the Miami Valley recover from tornado damage, area municipalities are beginning to announce plans to assist impacted residents with debris collection:

BEAVERCREEK:

The city of Beavercreek is in cleanup mode following Monday night’s severe weather.  Clearing trees and debris from the roads is the number one focus.

“The road department will be primarily focused on clearing thoroughfares and roadways to ensure safe access to and from city properties. This effort is essential in supporting DP&L, Vectren, and the police and fire departments in safeguarding the community,” the city said.

For residents who need to have debris removed:

  • The city will collecting yard debris from the affected areas in and around Kemp and Grange Hall roads within the next few weeks from the curb.
    • Place debris just inside the curb, not in the street
    • Branches and other debris cut down to 6 foot lengths
    • Do not use plastic bags
    • Do not include construction equipment (shingles, windows, etc.)
  • Residents can also take debris, free of charge, to the Greene County Environmental Services Recycling Complex at 2145 Greene Way Blvd., Xenia.
  • At a charge/fee (cash or check) residents can take construction/demolition debris to Xenia Demolition and Landfill at 588 Dayton-Xenia Road, Xenia.

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