Montgomery County, IL — Dan Hough, Director of the Montgomery County EMA, announced Wednesday that preliminary findings from the National Weather Service indicate that a total of 5 EF1 tornadoes passed through several areas of Montgomery County on the evening of Sunday,
March 15. In response, communities hardest hit by the storms have coordinated a joint cleanup effort to assist residents with debris removal with the help of the Montgomery County EMA.
On Tuesday, March 24, mutual aid resources from the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN) will be deployed to assist with debris removal operations in the communities of Nokomis, Witt, Irving and Coalton.Please use caution when hiring contractors to do work if you need assistance please reach out to your local Village/City Hall.   
Residents are encouraged to move recent storm damaged vegetative debris to the boulevards to facilitate collection. Crews will not enter private property; all debris must be placed in the boulevard, which is publicly owned property. Only recent storm damaged vegetative debris will be collected. Construction and demolition debris, including materials from damaged buildings, as well as appliances, tires, and other
non-vegetative items, will not be accepted. Daily cleanup operations will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m on Tuesday –Thursday.
Residents are asked to follow these guidelines to ensure an efficient and safe cleanup process for all affected communities. Please contact your local Village/City Hall to add your name to the list for pick-up.