Editor's Note | 4:30 p.m. update: The National Weather Service now confirms the storm that hit Arlington Sunday included a brief, EF-1 tornado with wind speeds of 95 miles per hour. The tornado was on the ground for just about one minute and left a 0.2 mile track northwest of the Entertainment District. The National Weather Service says other damage in Arlington, including the downed power lines on Matlock Road, was caused by straight-line winds.
Cleanup is underway after storms brought down trees and power lines across Arlington Sunday afternoon.
City crews, including Public Works and Transportation, have been out in full force, working to remove debris and reopen roads.
Some of the work must be completed by outside agencies, such as Oncor for power outages. The City of Arlington’s Office of Emergency Management has been coordinating with these groups, and repair work began immediately after the storms moved through.
The City of Arlington’s Action Center is fully staffed and ready to help with all resident concerns. Please call 817-459-6777 for assistance.
We also understand that choosing a reputable roofing contractor for your home can be a little overwhelming. Here are a few tips to help you choose the right company to work on your home.
Debris Cleanup:
City crews will handle cleanup for debris in public areas, including the right-of-way. You can report debris by calling the Action Center at 817-459-6777.
If there is debris on your property:
- Tree limbs and fence panels will be picked up curbside on regular trash collection days at a rate of one cubic yard per service day until everything has been collected.
- Tree limbs and fence panels need to be cut into 4-foot or smaller sections and placed into bundles weighing no more than 50 lbs.
- Republic Services will pick up storm debris at a rate of 1 cubic yard per collection day and will continue to pick up as much as possible on subsequent collection days until all debris is gone.
- Shingles cannot be collected at the curb. If you are having your roof repaired, it is the responsibility of the contractor to haul and dispose of roofing shingles. You may also haul these directly to the Arlington landfill for free by using one of your two annual landfill coupons. You can also use your coupons to take debris straight to the Arlington landfill (800 Mosier Valley Road, Euless.)
- For larger jobs, residents can contact Republic Services directly at 817-317-2000 to schedule a chipper service. Please be advised there is a fee for this service.
- Contractors should haul debris directly to the Arlington Landfill.
Road Closures:
Updated at 4:30 p.m.: Northbound Matlock Road has now reopened. The southbound lanes are still closed but will hopefully be open again soon.
Matlock Road is currently closed in both directions at Arbrook Boulevard and Mayfield Road. Center and Cooper Streets are the best alternate routes.
Seven power poles along Matlock Road were damaged by the storm. Oncor crews are making repairs now.
Power Outages:
To report a power outage, call Oncor at 1-888-313-4747. You can also track outages and repairs by clicking here.
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