The fast moving storm that plowed through Central Illinois yesterday brought widespread damage and power outages.  Officials with Vermilion County Emergency Management said tree and power line damage was extensive and at one point, 85 percent of the customers in this Ameren service area were without power.  Officials said with damage that extensive, it could be days before the power is restored to everyone. County officials say there were no reports of injuries.

The City of Danville implemented its storm response system to handle the damage spread throughout the city. All city buildings were closed during the storm and bus transportation was suspended. Thursday afternoon people were urged to stay at home. All agencies were handling multiple calls  for power lines and trees down as well as other emergencies. The traffic was hindering official responses.

The Danville Public Works Department announces that due to the severe weather conditions, there will be a special storm debris collection event. Collection of storm debris will begin on Monday July 3rd, with the final collection day being Thursday, July 13th. Limbs, branches and storm-related debris will be collected. Residents MUST CALL public works at 217-431-2288 to report addresses with storm debris for collection. The City will not collect debris if the address has not been called in.

All materials are to be cut to lengths no longer than four feet (4’) and placed at the curb for collection. Smaller materials are to be bundled with twine and may be placed in the same location. Paper Yard Waste bags may be used for this special collection. No single limbs, bags or bundles may exceed 50 pounds.