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STORM-RELATED VEGATATIVE DEBRIS PICKUP TO BEGIN IN EAST OKLAHOMA COUNTY
Beginning Wednesday, November 13, Oklahoma County crews will begin vegetative debris pick-up in the areas affected by the tornadic activity in the Choctaw, Harrah, and adjacent unincorporated areas of east Oklahoma County.
“Residents are encouraged to move vegetative debris to the roadside, being careful not to block or impede roadways, driveways, ditches, culverts, and other drainage areas,” said County Commissioner Brian Maughan.”
During the early morning hours of Sunday, November 3, an F-3 tornado moved through portions of eastern Oklahoma County, impacting portions of Choctaw and Harrah, and adjacent unincorporated areas, destroying approximately 63 homes and damaging an additional 231. Numerous other structures were destroyed or damaged and miles of powerlines were downed, causing power interruptions far beyond the actual tornado area.
Numerous public safety crews from multiple jurisdictions in Oklahoma County and adjacent areas responded to assist . Local churches, businesses, and other entities continue providing support for responders and those affected.
“Those wishing to take their vegetative debris to one of the two incineration sites may do so, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, 7 days per week except for during Thanksgiving. Any that is taken by citizens allows the county crews to move through more swiftly,” Maughan said.
The two vegetative debris dumping sites are 3200 Plant Drive (Choctaw) and 21700 East Reno (Harrah).
Proof of residency within the affected areas will be required for those wishing to drop off their vegetative debris.
