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Last updated 10:08 am CT February 09, 2010.
Perry County Storm Damage
"Mostly all tree, and we have several of them."
DuQuoin Street Supervisor, Jerry Morgan, says his crews are pulling double duty. They're clearing trees and debris from streets and power lines.
"The northeast section seems to be the worst. There's damage with power still out on North Division street, North Washington has several areas, there's a truck crushed up there I know, and a couple of large trees down."
DuQuoin Emergency services says so far they've documented 82 buildings with minor damage and a four others with major damage.
"It was really scary last night," explained Jim Trout. Monday night he listening as the tops of two giant maple trees were snapped by the winds.
"I thought the safest place for the dog and I were safe away down in the basement. Have to dig me out, but at least I might survive it."
While Jim was in the basement, other people without such protection like those in the Perry County Housing, took what precautions they could.
"We had tornado sirens and everything," explained Vanessa Roach. "It was a matter of minutes we had the girls in the tub. They were screaming, 'Oh my gosh, mommy! Tornado! Tornado!"
If you live in DuQuoin officials want to remind you to be patient with power companies, tree removal crews and those touring the area to document all the damage.
Street officials would also like residents to know that they will pick up storm debris, if it is placed between the sidewalk and curb. They will not be picking up large debris such as tree trunks.
By: Rachel Gartner
rgartner@wsiltv.com
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