Harvey County officials said Thursday that 151 tons of tree debris have been received from the cleanup activity following last Sunday’s severe wind storm.

The county’s public works department received the debris over three days from 202 truckloads, and the debris has been burned at the Harvey County Solid Waste Facility.

Harvey County Parks staff have cleared debris from all three County-owned parks. The power has been restored at West Park, and the bait shops at West Park and East Park will operate their regularly scheduled hours through the holiday weekend.

Cities and towns in Harvey County have conducted their own debris cleanup programs for damaged tree limbs and brush.  The Harvey County Appraiser’s Office continues damage assessments in Newton, Halstead and Burrton. Residents in the rural, northern and eastern parts of the county that had their property damaged in the storms are encouraged to contact the Appraiser’s Office. The data gathered from damage assessments can help determine if the county is eligible for state aid and resources. Residents can contact the Appraiser’s Office at 316-284-6820.

All County-maintained roadways that were closed due to storm damage have now reopened. Harvey County Road and Bridge will lend equipment and staff to the cities of Burrton and Halstead over the coming weeks to assist their respective clean-up efforts.

The Harvey County Health Department was closed Monday and Tuesday due to a power outage, and it was open for a limited time Wednesday.  The Health Department was open for regular hours on Thursday.

Residents who had sustained significant property damage or are in need of clean-up supplies can request assistance through the American Red Cross at 1-800-redcross (1-800-733-2767).

Evergy had restored power to affected customers in Harvey County by Friday.