Above / Damage assessments conducted by the City’s Transportation, Engineering, and Development (TED) Business Group inspectors in the hardest-hit area have concluded.
City crews remain on site today conducting clean-up efforts in the area impacted by Sunday’s tornado. Crews will once again be on site until approximately 8PM to clear parkway trees, roadways, and City property, and Fire officials will continue their presence in the area as a resource for impacted residents. This level of activity should be expected through the weekend.
Damage Assessment Update
Damage assessments conducted by the City’s Transportation, Engineering, and Development (TED) Business Group inspectors in the hardest-hit area have concluded. A total of 231 structures sustained some level of damage in Sunday’s storm, with one home destroyed, 19 declared uninhabitable, 143 suffering major damage and 68 sustaining minor damage. Major damage is classified as those homes that experienced damage that will require a building permit from the City for repair. Minor damage is classified as damage that will generally not require a permit during the repair process.
Special Brush Collection
As a reminder, a special brush collection to assist residents with clean up from Sunday’s storm has been scheduled for June 28 through July 3. Generally, the special collection area includes homes south of 75th Street between Plainfield-Naperville Road and Yackley Avenue with collection occurring in some neighborhoods as far south as Royce Road.
An interactive map on the City’s website allows residents to enter their address to see if they are included in the special collection boundaries. Residents within the special collection area should have brush/tree debris out on the parkway by 6AM on Monday, June 28. Brush does not need to be cut to specific sizes or bundled for this special collection. Residents not included in the special brush collection area should follow the City’s standard yard waste guidelines.
As they clean up their properties, residents are asked to keep tree debris separate from house and other property debris, as this aids with the removal and disposal process.
Road Closure Update
To facilitate efficient removal of tree debris from the impacted area, Ranchview Drive will close to through traffic during daytime hours for the remainder of the week and from approximately 6AM to 2PM this Saturday, June 26. Naperville electric crews have completed their work on Bailey Road at this time and have reopened the roadway, and Wehrli Road will reopen between 77th Street and Muirhead Avenue this afternoon. However, other utilities continue to work in the area, which could require rolling lane closures on these and other area roadways at various times.
Motorists are encouraged to use caution while driving through the hardest-hit area from Sunday’s storm for the foreseeable future, and those who do not live in and around the area should avoid traveling through it. As the City is made aware of these closures, they will be posted to Waze.
Community Support Efforts
As the focus moves to long-term recovery, the City is compiling community-led support efforts on its website as it is made aware of them. Those needing assistance are encouraged to visit this resource page, and those wishing to assist should continue to check the website often for the most up-to-date information.
Greetings to the Community sent to PN
Greetings,Thank you for the love and support that has been shown during this difficult time for many Ranch View families. Many people have emailed and called asking how they could help. We have had the opportunity to speak to some of the families who are in need of assistance. They have requested gift cards for Wal-Mart, Target, and any restaurant. Many families are living in temporary housing or hotels and it is difficult to cook or store large items. If you are able to donate, please drop off your gift cards to Ranch View Elementary between the hours of 9AM-2PM to Door #1 or mail them to 1651 Ranchview Drive, Naperville,60565.Thank you again for your support. Stay safe! We can do this together!With Ranger Respect,Mrs. MitchellWith RangerDear Community…Sunday evening’s tornadoes were devastating for the Naperville community, leaving significant damage in their wake.
Gratefully, community members have come together to support one another in the clean-up effort and to ensure their neighbors are safe.
You can help affected local families, too. Make a gift to the Fry Family YMCA Day Camp Scholarship Fund to ensure the youth of our community can continue to enjoy normal, fun-filled, and sun-kissed days at Summer Camp. As families continue to rebuild and recover, the Y can provide a safe and engaging space for children.
Help us raise $1,000 for tornado relief for our community! This amount would provide one day of camp for 20 local kids, including those whose families may be shouldering unexpected expenses due to tornado damage.
For more, search June 20 Tornado Reports/Updates with a click here.
