Logan County EMA:  All power restored as Lincoln and Logan County continue storm clean up

[July 15, 2017]  LINCOLN 

Tree debris clean up

In the city of Lincoln the street department was swift to clear streets by pushing tree debris aside.

City crews continue to cut and remove the debris that fell on public property.

Property owners are responsible for debris that fell on their property, such as between their sidewalk and the home.

There is no schedule, but the city of Lincoln will continue repeated trips to pickup storm tree debris that has been cut and stacked for pickup. Just place it curb side, please keep it off the streets.

The city of Lincoln is being aided by Normal with 2 trucks, 2 knuckle boom trucks, and operators.

The city of Mount Pulaski is being aided by the city of Atlanta.

The city of Lincoln landfill will continue to be open extended hours through next week for residents to bring their tree debris:

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.

No burning is allowed in the city of Lincoln. Those who live in unincorporated areas may burn tree debris for the next 7 days, but may do so only after calling 217-732-9491 (weekdays, daytime) or 217-735-5544 (after hours).

Cooling Centers

Power has been restored to all local residents.

Cooler, drier weather has returned to the area.

The Cooling Centers at the Salvation Army's Keest Center and at Lincoln College with Red Cross assistance have been closed. Those people with continuing needs are being aided by those agencies.

The Logan County Courthouse was struck by lightning Monday evening knocking out power, phones and internet. Offices in the courthouse and a number of affiliated off-campus county offices that share those systems were affected as well. All have resumed normal operations.

If you have an emergency call 911.
Non-emergencies may call 217-732-9491 (weekdays, daytime) or 217-735-5544 (after hours).

I'd like to thank all of the news media, the city of Lincoln, the city of Mount Pulaski, and the village of Atlanta for their aid, to the Logan County officials, and the citizens of Logan County for getting important and timely information out to everyone. Your communications to the public helps to protect and save lives following a disaster.

Thank you,
Daniel Fulscher, Director
Logan Emergency Management Agency