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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 2003
Page
6
Local reports describe a powerful windstorm in Odessa causing structural damage and displaced residents. At Permian Glass Co. owners note doors and windows blown from their frames while Red Cross and Salvation Army officials urge cash donations to fund shelters and disaster services. Neighbors and volunteers are praised for tending to elderly families amid the emergency.
After Tuesday's storm left 60 families homeless, Odessa police responded to 273 service calls and Ector County Sheriff deputies to 16. About 50 extra officers worked, totaling 82 hours of overtime costing roughly 2200 dollars. Many intersections lacked traffic control yet only seven accidents occurred. Jail staff worked extra due to power outages, serving sandwiches and Kool-Aid to inmates, while backup generators kept basics running.
Insurance agents sweep Odessa as power outages persist and roofs carports flood damage tops the list. Agents from State Farm Allstate Farmers report surge in claims for downed trees spoiled food and other storm losses.
City spokesperson Becki Murphy urges Odessans to cut debris into small pieces and place it behind residences in the alley not blocking alleys or trash containers. City workers will begin pickup over several days. Odessa Time Machine Director Marty Greenwood says debris will not be accepted and the facility will not expand services.
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