August 27 Storm Update #3

The Village remains in regular contact with ComEd and will continue to do so until all customers are fully restored. The powerful microburst storm from August 27 knocked down a number of power poles and large trees, complicating the restoration. Staff has reviewed each remaining outage ticket and the action plan for full restoration with ComEd officials. Staff will continue to monitor the crews progress until all customers are restored.

Public Works crews are continuing to collect tree debris and clear roads and parkways. Special street sweepers that can pick up twigs and larger debris will drive through the Village today and tomorrow to clean the roads.

Residents should place all tree debris in their yard at the curb by the end of the day today for collection by Public Works. Each property owner is responsible for bringing their own tree debris to the curb. Public Works will not go onto private property for collection. Please do not place items for collection in the road.

No construction material will be accepted for pickup, even if it's wood. This includes shingles, siding, sheds, etc.

If you need to have a tree removed by a professional tree trimmer, the contractor should take away large logs and stumps. The Village's wood chipper does not have the capacity for large logs.

The intent of this service is to remove branches that fall down during the storm that would otherwise would be difficult for residents to dispose of in their organics container. Public Works will not be raking or making parkways spotless and it should be expected that smaller piles and twigs/leaves will remain. Residents can place anything left over into their organics container for disposal on their next collection day.

Thank you to all of the residents who have checked in on their neighbors and lent a hand in the cleanup efforts and the Public Works Department for all of their hard work.