Clinton County has opened up its Emergency Operation Center due to Monday’s storms.
According to posts on the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office Facebook, Monday’s severe weather appears to have impacted a large part of Clinton County.
“We are currently in the process of checking residences and assessing the damage of the large storm that struck our county. Currently we have made contact with several residents who sustained minor injuries and several homes have been completely destroyed,” the office said. “We ask the public to refrain from driving around as we have multiple live power lines on the ground. Power crews are working as fast as they can to restore power throughout the Region.”
Clinton County activated an emergency plan and has multiple agencies working together to provide safety and security to residents. The Sheriff’s Office is encouraging people to reach out to family and neighbors to ensure they are safe.
The following roadways are closed in Clinton County:
*Route 33 South out of Lathrop.
*South Street in Lathrop.
*SW Arnold Road at Route J
Roadways closed to thru traffic:
*Route J from Route C to Route W.
*SE 228th Street.
The Office said around 2 a.m. Tuesday that multiple streets still have large debris in the roadway causing hazards. Also, multiple fences were reported down. Drivers are encouraged to drive slow and watch out for livestock that may be out.
The National Weather Service plans to deploy assessment teams Tuesday around the area including Smithville/Trimble/Lathrop to survey tornado damage. EF scale ratings will be assigned to the tornadoes Tuesday afternoon and/or Wednesday.
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