According to a statement from the City of Carrollton, the city is picking up the pieces following the severe storm that shook the community earlier this week. The city is promising city-covered costs for storm debris cleanup and rotating library services. Residents have been instructed to leave their debris between the sidewalk and the curb until it can be picked up, or they can drop it off at Camelot Landfill this Saturday, where the City will waive the fees.
The storm threw a wrench in the daily operation of several facilities, including knocking out the systems at Hebron & Josey; however, library services will move to Josey Ranch Lake temporarily to keep serving the public, per the city's update. Power restoration efforts are ongoing with Oncor's announcement via the City of Carrollton website that 1,297 customers out of 54,139 remain in the dark, and residents are encouraged to report outages using the Oncor app or by texting OUT to 66267.
Traffic is navigating a fresh normal, with all traffic signals up and running again, but sections of Dickerson Parkway remain closed due to persistent danger from downed power lines. Residents dealing with property damage can lend a hand to the city's assessment efforts by filling out a voluntary damage form, aiding in the documentation of the storm's breadth.
The City is steadfast, too, in urging contractors to dispose of their materials, as the City will not pick up debris from contractor work. The update indicates a significant decrease in power restoration outages, from yesterday's 13,511 down to 3,749, thanks to steady work from Oncor. Infrastructural damage saw internet issues at recreation centers, with the Indian Creek Golf Course set to reopen Saturday, while the Oak Creek Tennis Center's fate is still in the air.
Following the turbulent weather, the City's Emergency Management clarified their siren policy, which only activates in certain circumstances, such as when winds are confirmed on the ground that exceed 70 to 75 mph and are causing damage, the decision not to set off alarms during this storm was based on reports that failed to meet the threshold, contrasting with the previous year's May storm where torrents of 80 to 90 mph winds caused substantial wreckage.
More information on siren policies is available on the city's emergency management page. Meanwhile, Carrollton continues recovery efforts, reminding residents of the regular trash and recycling schedules while seeking cooperation with the Damage Assessment Form as crews work under pressure to restore a semblance of normalcy to the battered city.
