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Levelland staff update Council on May 29, 2024 straight-line wind incident and recovery efforts
Summary
Staff recapped the May 29, 2024 straight-line wind event (120–130 mph) that caused widespread damage; the update included debris, FEMA assistance, and insurance status for city vehicles and property. Council took no action.
City staff provided Council with an update on the May 29, 2024 straight-line wind event — described in the minutes as producing 120–130 mph winds for more than 10 minutes — and summarized ongoing recovery activities. Cole Kirkland recapped debris-removal efforts, FEMA assistance details and the insurance status for city vehicles and properties; Council did not take action on the update.
The minutes state National Weather Service determined the event was a straight-line wind event that produced 120–130 mph winds for over 10 minutes and that the storm caused widespread catastrophic damage to homes, structures and utility infrastructure. Staff advised residents to follow FEMA guidance and provided information about debris collection and insurance claims processes for affected city properties.
