In storm’s aftermath, Kansas City extends debris pickup as outages continue into Monday
Update: As of 8 p.m. Sunday, fewer than 18,000 customers were still without power, according to Evergy. This means power has been restored to about 93% of those who initially lost power.
Kansas Citians will have longer to clean up after a powerful storm Friday left about 186,000 customers without power as winds knocked down power lines and trees across the region.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announced the city’s extended recovery plans on Sunday, as more than 30,000 customers remained without power.
He asked anyone who spots remaining hazards to call 311 so the city can address them. Crews were already working overtime Sunday to clear fallen streets and power lines.
Remaining downed power lines should be reported to Evergy. Anyone who sees a downed line should stay at least 35 feet away, since lines can be a shock hazard, according to Evergy.
Extended KC cleanup begins Monday
In addition to more than 500 poles that were snapped or uprooted in the storm, according to an Evergy spokesperson, countless trees and large limbs also crashed to the ground Friday.
Beginning Monday through July 23, there will be a 10-bag trash limit for Kansas Citians faced with extensive cleanup on their property.
Then, beginning July 24, there will be free curbside brush and leaf collection for those who need it. Anyone who wants to participate has to make an appointment through myKCMO or by calling 311, according to the city. Appointments can be reserved beginning Monday through July 23. Anyone who signs up for an appointment should have their debris on the curb by 7 a.m. July 24, city officials said.
City collection crews will begin in south Kansas City, which was hit hardest by the storm, before moving north.
Kansas Citians who show an ID to verify residency can also stop by leaf and brush drop-off sites for free. There are three locations: 11669 N. Main St.; 1815 N. Chouteau Trafficway; 10301 Raytown Road.
For those cleaning up across the state line, Leawood residents can bring storm debris from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 16-23 to a maintenance facility at 2008 W. 104th St.. Overland Park will open a site from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 16-17 and July 22-23 at 11921 Hardy St.. Proof of residency is required.
This story was originally published July 16, 2023 at 3:57 PM.
