CLAYTON, Mo. – Cleanup efforts are underway in Clayton, Missouri, five days after an EF-3 tornado caused significant damage in the area.
City crews have started a block-by-block cleanup in the Moorlands neighborhood, removing tree limbs, branches, and debris from public areas. Residents are required to move their cars off the streets to facilitate the cleanup, with towing enforced for vehicles left after 7 a.m.
The National Weather Service confirmed that the tornado began its path of destruction in the Moorlands neighborhood, where massive tree limbs are scattered across Parkdale off Westwood. The storm uprooted a giant tree and slammed it into the side of a building, highlighting the severity of its impact.
City crews are focusing on clearing debris from city tree lawns and streets, while property owners are responsible for debris in yards or common grounds. City officials provided a map of how they will handle clean up efforts.
The cleanup is expected to take up to 48 hours per area, with crews planning to move east through the rest of the damage path in the coming days.
As cleanup progresses, residents are urged to cooperate with city crews to expedite the process and restore normalcy to the affected areas.
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