June 22, 2019

Jackson Storm Cleanup Continues

Linemen and residents alike set about clearing debris and assessing damage in the wake of a fast-moving storm that rolled through the area Friday afternoon, bringing winds of 60-70 mph.

Journeyman linemen Ronny Barker, left, and Rocky Hampton work to install lines on a new utility pole after a storm snapped the existing pole Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Jackson. Severe weather caused widespread damage to trees, buildings and infrastructure the day before and crews from Poplar Bluff and Rolla, Missouri, were called in to help restore power.

Jackson director of electric utilities Don Schuette, right, speaks with journeyman lineman Rob Schwartz as a crew works to install a new utliity pole Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Jackson. Severe weather caused widespread damage to trees, buildings and infrastructure the day before.

Josh Moore, left, dismantles parts of a fallen tree as homeowner Chris Darby, background, sweeps up brush while stormclouds approach Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Jackson. Severe weather caused widespread damage to trees, buildings and infrastructure the day before.

Danny Randol, center, holds down a tarp while Bobby Parr, right, works to secure it on the roof of Jackson homeowner Steve Parker (not pictured) Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Jackson. Severe weather caused widespread damage to trees, buildings and infrastructure the day before, including a tree that caved in a portion of Parker's roof.

Greg Ellis, left, discusses a storm radar outlook on his wife, Mary's phone while waiting out a rainstorm in the home of their friend Steve Parker (not pictured) Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Jackson. Severe weather caused widespread damage to trees, buildings and infrastructure the day before and a falling tree caved in a portion of Parker's roof, prompting him to cover furniture with tarps and rugs.

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Linemen and residents alike set about clearing debris and assessing damage in the wake of a fast-moving storm that rolled through the area Friday afternoon, bringing winds of 60-70 mph.

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