UPDATE: Thursday, May 23, 11:00 AM:

Curbside collection of storm-related tree damage and vegetation will begin immediately. In order to take advantage of this no-charge collection, place your materials at the curb prior to Tuesday, May 28. Please follow these guidelines to ensure your items are collected:

• Tree branches must be placed on City right-of-way parallel to the curb. The placement of branches the same direction as the street and/or sidewalk allows mechanical equipment to load the material efficiently and minimize damage to the right-of-way. Crews will not be collecting material that is on private property.
• Branches cannot exceed 18 inches in diameter and/or 12 feet in length.
• Residents are encouraged to utilize the Metro Waste Authority Compost-It! program for smaller debris that is typically handled by this program.
• Garden vegetation and incidental trimming and branches from trees not damaged from the storm should not be placed out for collection.
• Tree branches should not be placed in close proximity to fire hydrants, mailboxes, utilities, or any other item in the right-of-way which could be damaged by equipment during the collection.
• No tree material from work done by private contractors should be placed on the right-of-way for collection. Contractors are required to haul away any tree debris that is a result of their work.
• You do not need to call/email the City to notify us of your pile. We will be actively checking all Urbandale neighborhoods for your debris piles.
• Do not burn storm debris, logs, or limbs.
• For questions about this one-time special collection, please contact us at 515-278-3950.

Was your home or property damaged during the storm? Let us know by e-mailing communications@urbandale.org. We're tracking the damage in our community to gather information for an incident report, and your responses could help quantify possible assistance that the community would need from State/Federal agencies.

PAST UPDATE: Wednesday, May 22, 9:34AM:

PAST UPDATE: Severe Weather Event on Tuesday, May 21:

At approximately 4:30 PM, Urbandale experienced a significant wind event, primarily affecting the eastern part of the city between Hickman Road and Meredith Drive.

Currently: Our initial survey has revealed several streets blocked by downed power lines and trees. Urbandale’s Public Works Department has initiated their response and is actively working to clear debris and reopen blocked streets. All major roadways are currently open. No injuries have been reported.

Power Outages: For updates on power restoration, please contact MidAmerican Energy directly. They are working diligently to restore electricity as quickly as possible. Visit the website at: https://www.midamericanenergy.com/OutageWatch

Next Steps: Information regarding storm debris collection will be shared in a future post. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time.

Stay Informed: Please follow our official social media channels and www.urbandale.org for continuous updates and important information.