Centerville mayor declares emergency as windstorm continues
Sep 8, 2020, 1:13 PM | Updated: 1:18 pm
Areas of Centerville and Bountiful sustained heavy damage Tuesday morning because of a windstorm. Photo: Dave Cawley, KSL NewsRadio
CENTERVILLE, Utah — Centerville Mayor Clark Wilkinson signed an order declaring an emergency related to the windstorm that swept through northern Utah Tuesday, downing trees and power lines across the region.
The Centerville Police Department tweeted the news out. Few other details were immediately available.
Mayor Clark Wilkinson has signed a declaration of emergency for Centerville City.
— Centerville Police (@cpdutah) September 8, 2020
Police urged residents not to try to address any damage before the windstorm event wraps up. In another tweet, they wrote, “Flying debris is very dangerous and cleanup can wait until the windstorm is over.”
Although we understand that residents are eager to help out and get our City clean, we are asking everyone to please stay inside if possible. Flying debris is very dangerous and cleanup can wait until the windstorm is over. Please see our guidance on what residents can expect. pic.twitter.com/8lQRyWg37c
— Centerville Police (@cpdutah) September 8, 2020
We cannot stress this enough, please stay home if you can! Flying debris can be very dangerous! We are still seeing heavy traffic while we try to manage this situation, to help us manage this please try to stay inside.
— Centerville Utah (@centervilleut) September 8, 2020
The city announced its offices are closed for the day, but phone lines remain open to residents who need assistance. Additionally, trash collection will be delayed.
Centerville City Hall will be closed to the public today as we continue to respond to the windstorm. Phone lines will be available to answer calls and address concerns by residents and businesses. City Hall(801) 295-3477 and Police Department non emergency (801) 292-8441.
— Centerville Utah (@centervilleut) September 8, 2020
Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, who traveled through northern Utah to assess windstorm damage, also urged area residents to stay indoors.
I’m in Centerville now and the wind is relentless. Power line snapped in two. This is why we need people to stay inside if possible. pic.twitter.com/FGji1SlJVB
— Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) September 8, 2020
This story will be updated.
