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Residents of Auburn spent Tuesday clearing debris and assessing damage after a powerful storm swept through southeastern Nebraska late Monday afternoon.It tore limbs from thousands of trees, damaged homes, and knocked out power across much of the community. Block after block of the city was littered with fallen branches and uprooted trees.“It was devastating seeing all,” said Auburn resident Britneigh Williams, whose home was damaged in the storm. “We couldn’t get anywhere. It was almost like a maze.”PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Power lines, tree limbs downed in Auburn after multiple rounds of storms move through southeastern NebraskaThe storm’s strong winds marred fences, vehicles and homes throughout the city. Amanda Horn said her property suffered significant damage.“The hood of my car, the windshield, there’s some side panel stuff,” Horn said. “It did the roof on this side in the carport.”Business owner Nick Bantz said the storm intensified quickly as winds hurled tree limbs through the area.“We had trees across the street breaking off, flying toward the windows,” Bantz said. “We got away from the window, and it sounded like a locomotive.”The severe weather caused widespread power outages across Auburn into the night.“It really is kind of unsettling,” Auburn City Administrator Crystal Dunekacke said. “You’re waiting for the dawn; you’re waiting for lights to come back on so you can see the extent of the damage — just to have such widespread destruction and debris.”By Tuesday, most power had been restored, according to city officials. The school district canceled school on the second-to-last day of the year.Residents said they were thankful the storm did not result in serious injuries despite the widespread damage.“We’re lucky. Everybody is safe,” Horn said. “We are getting it cleaned up, and it’s just going to take time.”Cleanup efforts drew assistance from volunteers and organizations from across eastern Nebraska, including the Salvation Army, which came with aid.“We provide street-to-street mobile feeding services, which we plan to do for the rest of today and as long as they need us to do it,” said Todd Andrews with the Salvation Army.Dunekacke said the outpouring of support has helped lift spirits in the storm-stricken community.“It’s been really uplifting for our community to see the people from outside coming in to help us,” she said.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
Residents of Auburn spent Tuesday clearing debris and assessing damage after a powerful storm swept through southeastern Nebraska late Monday afternoon.
It tore limbs from thousands of trees, damaged homes, and knocked out power across much of the community. Block after block of the city was littered with fallen branches and uprooted trees.
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“It was devastating seeing all,” said Auburn resident Britneigh Williams, whose home was damaged in the storm. “We couldn’t get anywhere. It was almost like a maze.”
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Power lines, tree limbs downed in Auburn after multiple rounds of storms move through southeastern Nebraska
The storm’s strong winds marred fences, vehicles and homes throughout the city. Amanda Horn said her property suffered significant damage.
“The hood of my car, the windshield, there’s some side panel stuff,” Horn said. “It did the roof on this side in the carport.”
Business owner Nick Bantz said the storm intensified quickly as winds hurled tree limbs through the area.
“We had trees across the street breaking off, flying toward the windows,” Bantz said. “We got away from the window, and it sounded like a locomotive.”
The severe weather caused widespread power outages across Auburn into the night.
“It really is kind of unsettling,” Auburn City Administrator Crystal Dunekacke said. “You’re waiting for the dawn; you’re waiting for lights to come back on so you can see the extent of the damage — just to have such widespread destruction and debris.”
By Tuesday, most power had been restored, according to city officials. The school district canceled school on the second-to-last day of the year.
Residents said they were thankful the storm did not result in serious injuries despite the widespread damage.
“We’re lucky. Everybody is safe,” Horn said. “We are getting it cleaned up, and it’s just going to take time.”
Cleanup efforts drew assistance from volunteers and organizations from across eastern Nebraska, including the Salvation Army, which came with aid.
“We provide street-to-street mobile feeding services, which we plan to do for the rest of today and as long as they need us to do it,” said Todd Andrews with the Salvation Army.
Dunekacke said the outpouring of support has helped lift spirits in the storm-stricken community.
“It’s been really uplifting for our community to see the people from outside coming in to help us,” she said.
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