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Izard County begins storm debris cleanup

The Izard County Road Department has begun the task of removing debris caused by the March 14 tornado.

Residents can move debris to the edge of the county road for pick up. Only natural vegetation will be picked up and debris must be placed at county road right of way or edge of county road. Debris should not be placed behind a fence or near any other obstructions, should not block roadways and should not be bagged.

Road Department personnel will make multiple rounds to pick up the debris and cleanup is expected to take a considerable amount of time.

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Izard County Health Unit offering tetanus vaccinations for residents working debris cleanup

In the aftermath of recent storms, the Izard County Office of Emergency Management is warning residents involved in debris cleanup of an increased risk of injuries that could lead to tetanus infections. Tetanus, often called lockjaw, is a bacterial disease that affects the nervous system and typically enters the body…

March 26, 2025

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Izard County OEM: homes ‘completely destroyed; leveled’

The Izard County OEM Director, Gary Dickerson is reporting destroyed homes and impassible roads north of Melbourne Saturday morning with recovery efforts underway to clear debris. Dickerson tells KTLO News that the hardest hit area is 9 miles north of Melbourne along Highway 9 and includes areas such as Larkin…

March 16, 2025

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Road closure in Washington County for debris removal

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) -- A road in Washington County will be temporarily closed for a couple of days coming up. Horizon Goodwill Hagerstown beats the heat with cooling station, day of swimming The Washington County Highway Department said Broadfording Road from Resh Road to Gossard Mill Road…

June 28, 2025

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