Storm Damage Assessment Continues in Kilgore

KILGORE — Kilgore Police are assessing possible damage in the area from Friday night’s storms. According to the Kilgore Police Department Facebook page: “Unfortunately, it does look like we sustained more residential damage than originally believed. We will be doing damage assessments in the area for a little while today, that may include launching a drone. If any residents have immediate needs, please contact us and we’ll try to give some direction or assist how we can. Remember, be very cautious in using contractors who are soliciting door to door, we’re already seeing them roaming the neighborhoods.” Officials in Kilgore also said if residents have limbs/trees down, the city is asking you place it by the road. Pickup will begin Monday. It must be cut in smaller sizes and cannot contain trash or building debris (natural vegetation only).

Utility crews are out and about throughout the area working to restore power. Utility poles and downed wires have been reported. Authorities have a reminder: never touch a downed line, or go near it, no matter how harmless it looks. The line could be energized. Don’t touch anything in contact with the line, such as trees, fences, or puddles of water. Stay away and keep others away, especially children and pets.