The police department said multiple groups are working to restore power and open roads that are currently closed. While the storm pickup continues, Austin and Walnut roads will remain closed, a release said.
“I think I’m still in shock it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster ride,” Ray Phillips, the owner of the business, said. “Nobody was hurt thank goodness, so everything is moving really quick and I’m really happy that we’ve progressed this far this fast.”
Courtesy of the Jefferson Police Department
Courtesy of the Jefferson Police Department
Courtesy of the Jefferson Police Department
Courtesy of the Jefferson Police Department
Courtesy of the Jefferson Police Department
The storms took down powerlines, broke windows, and scattered debris throughout the roads. Now crews are in town to clean up the street and take down the destroyed roof.
“Clean up has been pretty good,” said RM Roofing Division Manager, Daryl Lighthall. “I mean we’ve had we had a total of 16 guys out here yesterday and I think we’ve got a total of 8 to 9 to finish cleaning up”
Winds during Wednesday’s severe weather gusted up to 60 miles per hour in parts of East Texas. Experts say some homeowners may want to check on their roofs.
“it’s just important of how strong the winds are, the winds were pretty severe,” Lighthall said. “so maybe look into who your guy is, or local contractor is or contractor to check out your roof get it checked out, especially here in the downtown area”
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