With the recent outbreak of severe weather, flooding, and damage to property, some residents in the Killeen-Fort Cavazos area have yet another problem to overcome — power outages.
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The city manager says the storm sewer system is in good shape to handle melting snow and ice over the next few days.
However, another issue Broussard anticipates is trash disposal and possible damage from the snow. He says the city is looking into a bulky trash pickup day or placing dumpsters across the city for community members to utilize.
Trash pickups are tentatively scheduled on Friday and Saturday depending on road conditions.
While there were issues across the city, Warren says his take away from the week was positive after seeing the Tyler community come together to help one another. As the need for warming shelters arose, local churches stepped in to open their doors, as many city facilities were without electricity and/or water.
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