Howell County Presiding Commissioner Ralph Riggs announced Friday the county has partnered with CTC Disaster Response, a nationwide disaster response company, to manage the cleanup of tornado debris along county roads.
Starting Thursday, five crews equipped with large debris trucks began working along the storm path in southern Howell County. Debris will be transported to a collection site in Pomona.
Residents are cautioned that roads may be temporarily closed as crews load and remove debris, and commissioners ask for patience and understanding. Cleanup is estimated to take about 60 days.
Commissioners ask all to avoid areas where cleanup crews are working, follow road closure signs and detours, and keep children and pets away from debris piles and cleanup equipment.
For more information, contact the commission at 417-256-3872.
A pair of rabies clinics sponsored by veterinarian Dr. Joe Lewis will be held May 3 in Willow Springs and Mtn. View.
Vaccines will be offered at a reduced rate.
From 9 to 11 a.m., the first clinic will be held at Booster Field in Willow Springs, and from 1 to 3 p.m., the second will be held at Mtn. View Animal Clinic, 1615 County Road 2990 in Mtn. View.
Hammond Mill Camp Inc. will host a spring workday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10 at the campgrounds on CC Highway west of West Plains.
Volunteers are encouraged to come when they can and work as long as they would like. The primary goal for the day is painting, said organizers, noting there are other jobs for those who prefer not to paint. Lunch will be provided for volunteers.
Helpers are asked to consider bringing along empty tubs and containers for paint distribution, wire brushes for scraping, scrapers, paint brushes and ladders.
For more information call 816-686-4155.
