WASHINGTON, D.C. — District crews are carrying out a multi-day cleanup after a powerful storm brought down approximately 300 trees and tree limbs across Washington, according to Mayor Muriel Bowser.
By early Friday afternoon, the District had received about 1,100 requests for tree removal, Bowser said in an official update. Residents were thanked for reporting fallen trees and power lines through 311.
City teams planned to work around the clock until affected roads and sidewalks were cleared. The response involved call takers, firefighters, police, emergency management personnel, school teams, the Department of General Services, the District Department of Transportation and cleanup crews.
Officials urged residents to remain cautious around hanging tree limbs while recovery work continues. People whose homes were damaged were directed to the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking Storm Recovery Center for help understanding insurance options and filing claims.
The cleanup update followed the storm that moved through the District Thursday night. Residents can read the official Mayor’s Office update and its linked District bulletin.
Historical representative file photo: Tree damage on U.S. Department of Agriculture grounds in Washington after a July 2021 storm. USDA photo by Lance Cheung via Wikimedia Commons; public domain.
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