As residents of Oklahoma City continue to sift through the aftermath of the November 3 storm, the Oklahoma City Utilities Department has mapped out a game plan for debris collection in the hardest hit areas. According to a release by the department, a special collection initiative is set to kick off on Monday, November 18, targeting a swath of the city that encompasses roughly 45 square miles where damage was most severe.
A map of the designated cleanup areas has been made available, providing a clear visual guide for affected residents. Homeowners within these zones are instructed to place storm debris curbside, and importantly, to leave it be until collection can take place. Starting Monday, those in the designated areas can anticipate contractor crews making the rounds, not just once, but twice to ensure no debris is left behind.
The cleanup drive is scheduled to run through December 21, barring any unexpected volumes of debris that could extend the effort. In a nod to the holiday season, operations will pause at noon on Wednesday, November 27, allowing residents and workers alike to observe Thanksgiving before resuming on December 2. This schedule comes directly from the
Oklahoma City’s official announcement
.
To facilitate the debris removal process, and mitigate its interference with everyday life, crews will be working an extended week, Monday through Saturday. There’s an understanding that the echo of the storm’s chaos still reverberates through the damaged streets and in the hearts of the people, but now there’s a tangible plan in place to help restore some semblance of normalcy. As released by the department, the Utilities Department said on the
Oklahoma City
website that “residents in the area are asked to set their storm debris at the curbside and leave it out until it is collected.” The considerate scheduling around Thanksgiving is a subtle recognition of the need for calm amidst the cleanup chaos.
Once the first pass is wrapped up in each of the designated areas, the second pass will follow promptly. Residents are advised to stay updated through the Oklahoma City Utilities Department’s announcements for any potential changes in schedule or additional instructions as the cleanup progresses.
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