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City of Tyler Continues Disaster Declaration

Posted/updated on: March 11, 2016 at 4:21 pm
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cityoftylerTYLER — The City of Tyler is continuing a disaster declaration issued Thursday as a result of heavy rains experienced this week. Officials say more than five inches of rain fell, causing trees to lose ground and creeks to overflow. Those creeks and channels have also suffered from erosion as the swift waters flowed. Assessment of affected storm water systems will be evaluated when the water level subsides, according to a city news release. “Total damages have yet to be assessed as the flood waters have not receded in certain parts of the City,” said Fire Chief Tim Johnson as quoted in the news release. “All departments are working tirelessly to make sure roads and services remain operational.”

Heavily traveled roads were cleared of debris by the end of the business day Wednesday. However, damage to City parks, roadworks and wastewater treatment facilities that were flooded during the rains has not yet been determined as waters have not yet receded in some areas. “Once Oncor clears the fallen live electrical wires, the Street Department should have the Tanglewood/Rosewood area cleared sometime today,” said Robin Smart, Street operations manager, according to the news release. “Bonner at Locust will remain closed throughout the rain event.” Meantime, Tyler Police have issued a warning to drivers to avoid the area of Grande Boulevard from Highway 155 to Old Jacksonville. The area is closed off after power lines fell in the roadway. The Tyler Police Department urges drivers to use caution due to the weather and avoid this area.

Citizens are urged to follow some safety tips during this time:

· If you don’t need to be on the roads, please stay indoors.

· Avoid streets that have standing or flowing water. Turn around, don’t drown.

· Monitor your local weather station to keep abreast of current conditions.

“As rain continues to fall, the impact to public infrastructure will grow,” added Chief Johnson. “Staff continues to respond to issues throughout the City and is calculating damages.”



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