Nappanee Cleanup Underway
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Daniel [email protected]
Indiana State Police public information office Tony Slocum said 400 homes remained without power Friday. Immediately after the storm, NIPSCO estimated as many as 4,000 homes were without power.
Power will be restored as quickly as possible and NIPSCO hopes that will be within the next few days.[[In-content Ad]]Five people suffered minor injuries and were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
Between 200 and 250 buildings were damaged by the storm, with 100 to 150 buildings categorized as severely damaged or destroyed.
Nappanee remains under a a state of emergency.
Residents are asked to stay in there homes if possible and not go out after 9 p.m. unless absolutely necessary.
Police also are asking non-essential businesses to stay closed.
Residents returning to their homes are advised that there will be police and fire personnel present.
Nappanee public works officials said the city has regained pressure in its water system, but the town remains under a boil order until further notice.
U.S. 6 was reopened to traffic at 8:15 p.m. Friday. Ind. 19 remains closed because of downed power lines and massive amounts of debris, police said.
Ind. 19 is closed from U.S. 6 south to Kosciusko CR 1350N.
For those who need assistance with food, water or bedding, police ask they go to the Nappanee Missionary Church on Ind. 19, where the American Red Cross has established a shelter.
The public can contact the American Red Cross at 574-293-6519 or the Hope Crisis Response Network at 866-909-4673.
Anyone in need of immediate emergency assistance should call 911.
Nature's Way is taking care of any issues related to animals and can be reached at the Missionary Church at 574-773-7773.
For those who wish to help, all Lake City Bank locations will be accepting donations that will go to the Salvation Army's Nappanee Tornado Relief Fund. To reach the Salvation Army, call 574-533-9564.
Only monetary donations are being accepted at this time as emergency management personnel are still trying to determine the needs of those affected by the storm.
The public is being asked to continue to remain out of the greater Nappanee area to allow emergency management, police, NIPSCO and fire crews to continue the cleanup.
Police are securing the areas where damage has occurred and warn the public that anyone found in an unauthorized area will be subject to arrest.
There was one arrest made in the aftermath of the storm.
Jeffrey Lay, 54, Leesburg, was arrested Friday on theft charges after he was allegedy caught stealing from a gas station that sustained major damage.
Indiana State Police public information office Tony Slocum said 400 homes remained without power Friday. Immediately after the storm, NIPSCO estimated as many as 4,000 homes were without power.
Power will be restored as quickly as possible and NIPSCO hopes that will be within the next few days.[[In-content Ad]]Five people suffered minor injuries and were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
Between 200 and 250 buildings were damaged by the storm, with 100 to 150 buildings categorized as severely damaged or destroyed.
Nappanee remains under a a state of emergency.
Residents are asked to stay in there homes if possible and not go out after 9 p.m. unless absolutely necessary.
Police also are asking non-essential businesses to stay closed.
Residents returning to their homes are advised that there will be police and fire personnel present.
Nappanee public works officials said the city has regained pressure in its water system, but the town remains under a boil order until further notice.
U.S. 6 was reopened to traffic at 8:15 p.m. Friday. Ind. 19 remains closed because of downed power lines and massive amounts of debris, police said.
Ind. 19 is closed from U.S. 6 south to Kosciusko CR 1350N.
For those who need assistance with food, water or bedding, police ask they go to the Nappanee Missionary Church on Ind. 19, where the American Red Cross has established a shelter.
The public can contact the American Red Cross at 574-293-6519 or the Hope Crisis Response Network at 866-909-4673.
Anyone in need of immediate emergency assistance should call 911.
Nature's Way is taking care of any issues related to animals and can be reached at the Missionary Church at 574-773-7773.
For those who wish to help, all Lake City Bank locations will be accepting donations that will go to the Salvation Army's Nappanee Tornado Relief Fund. To reach the Salvation Army, call 574-533-9564.
Only monetary donations are being accepted at this time as emergency management personnel are still trying to determine the needs of those affected by the storm.
The public is being asked to continue to remain out of the greater Nappanee area to allow emergency management, police, NIPSCO and fire crews to continue the cleanup.
Police are securing the areas where damage has occurred and warn the public that anyone found in an unauthorized area will be subject to arrest.
There was one arrest made in the aftermath of the storm.
Jeffrey Lay, 54, Leesburg, was arrested Friday on theft charges after he was allegedy caught stealing from a gas station that sustained major damage.
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