Quad Cities area business cleaning up after derecho Monday

Quad Cities Area Business Cleaning Up After Derecho Monday

The Aftermath of the Powerful Storm

Last night, a powerful storm swept through the Quad City metro area, revealing its true nature as a tornado. The unsparing storm left significant damage in its wake, and now, recovery efforts are in full swing.

Davenport and Ridge Crest Community Village

TV6 reporter Kayla Page has been examining the neighborhoods in the Quad City metro and is reporting live from Davenport. She provides an update from Ridge Crest Community Village, a senior living community affected by the storm.

Despite the substantial tree damage at Ridge Crest, no property damage or injuries were reported. Patrick, the CEO of Ridge Crest, mentioned that nine trees were lost around the campus. Cleanup efforts have already begun, and they hope to restore power by tomorrow, possibly around 2 PM. For the time being, the senior residents are housed in cottages on the exterior part of the property, thanks to a working generator that provides backup power.

Kiwani: One of the Hardest-hit Areas

Larry Goodwin visited Kiwani, an area that reported significant damage. Early this morning, he observed extensive trees, power lines, and debris scattered across the streets, specifically on West Division Street and Beach Street.

The local situation included snapped power lines, trees blocking the streets, internet and cable lines down – a very dangerous scenario with these downed power lines. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. The Henry County Office of Emergency Management has declared a local state of emergency in Kiwani and Weathersfield townships. Residents requiring assistance should check the city of Kiwani's Facebook page for ongoing updates.

Larry Goodwin also spoke with the owner of Ruck’s Funeral Home on South Walnut Avenue, who shared his experience and expressed concern for the homeowners affected by the storm. He praised the community's resilience and confidence that the area would recover.

Widespread Power Outages

One of the most significant impacts of the storm has been widespread power outages, affecting tens of thousands of homes and businesses.

• MidAmerican Energy customers: Approximately 15,000 in the Iowa and Illinois Quad Cities are still without power.
• Hardest-hit areas:
  • Kiwani: Around 3,200 customers without power
  • Galesburg: More than 1,400 without power
  • Monmouth: About 1,000 outages

Both power companies are working tirelessly to restore power but acknowledge that a lot of work remains.

Keywords

• Quad City metro
• Storm
• Tornado
• Recovery efforts
• Davenport
• Ridge Crest Community Village
• Tree damage
• Kiwani
• Power outages
• MidAmerican Energy
• Henry County Office of Emergency Management

FAQ

Q: Where was Kayla Page reporting from? A: Kayla Page was reporting live from Ridge Crest Community Village in Davenport.

Q: How many trees were lost at Ridge Crest Community Village? A: Ridge Crest Community Village lost nine trees around the campus.

Q: Has the power been restored at Ridge Crest? A: Cleanup has begun, and power is expected to be restored by tomorrow, possibly around 2 PM.

Q: What areas were hardest hit by the storm? A: The hardest-hit areas include Kiwani, Galesburg, and Monmouth.

Q: How many households are without power in Kiwani? A: Around 3,200 customers are without power in Kiwani.

Q: Where can Kiwani residents get updates on recovery efforts? A: Kiwani residents can get updates from the city of Kiwani's Facebook page.