Springfield Public Schools has announced that a majority of their schools will be open tomorrow.
Only nine schools will be closed because they are still without power.
Those schools are:
Boyd Elementary
Bowerman Elementary
Campbell Early Childhood Center
Central High School
Mallory Early Childhood Center
McGregor Elementary
Study High School
Williams Elementary
York Elementary.
Springfield Public Schools has announced that a majority of their schools will be open tomorrow.
Only nine schools will be closed because they are still without power.
Those schools are:
Boyd Elementary
Bowerman Elementary
Campbell Early Childhood Center
Central High School
Mallory Early Childhood Center
McGregor Elementary
Study High School
Williams Elementary
York Elementary.
Springfield Police are warning the public about cryptocurrency scams.
Police say they received 53 reports of crypto-scams last year and with victims losing over 1-million dollars.
The Financial Crime Unit have recovered over 100 thousand dollars.
Springfield Police say people should know the signs of a scam.
Springfield Police are warning the public about cryptocurrency scams.
Police say they received 53 reports of crypto-scams last year and with victims losing over 1-million dollars.
The Financial Crime Unit have recovered over 100 thousand dollars.
Springfield Police say people should know the signs of a scam.
Springfield City Utilities is working to restore power to customers affected by Tuesday’s storms.
A C-U news release said that at 4:30 PM Wednesday there were still 18-thousand customers still without power.
There were more than 300 line-crews and support personnel working to restore service to customers.
C-U says this is a large-scale emergency with significant damage to the electrical system.
They hope to have everything restored by Saturday.
C-U asked customers to be cautious of downed powerlines which may still be energized while clearing debris and also check the visually check the weather heads, where the power lines connect to the house for damage.
Springfield City Utilities is working to restore power to customers affected by Tuesday’s storms.
A C-U news release said that at 4:30 PM Wednesday there were still 18-thousand customers still without power.
There were more than 300 line-crews and support personnel working to restore service to customers.
C-U says this is a large-scale emergency with significant damage to the electrical system.
They hope to have everything restored by Saturday.
C-U asked customers to be cautious of downed powerlines which may still be energized while clearing debris and also check the visually check the weather heads, where the power lines connect to the house for damage.
Damage assessment teams with the National Weather Service have confirmed at least two tornado touchdowns in the Ozarks on Tuesday morning.
A weak EF-0 twister touched down in the Nixa area near Eaglecrest Street, with maximum wind speeds of 85 miles per hour.
The tornado took part of the roof off and collapsed a wall at an auto repair shop. The twister crossed Highway 160 before lifting near a storage shed business,
The weather service is also reporting an EF-1 tornado touched down between Verona and Aurora along Highway 60 and ended in southern Aurora.
It had a path of over two miles, with wind speeds of 90 miles per hour.
The Springfield School District says about half of its buildings are without electricity following Tuesday morning’s storms, so school leaders have called off class for Wednesday.
All seated and virtual classes are cancelled, but state testing for “Launch” virtual students will continue as scheduled.
Mt. Vernon schools have also cancelled classes for Wednesday because of a power outage, and there’s also no school in Aurora and Verona.
The Springfield School District says about half of its buildings are without electricity following Tuesday morning’s storms, so school leaders have called off class for Wednesday.
All seated and virtual classes are cancelled, but state testing for “Launch” virtual students will continue as scheduled.
Mt. Vernon schools have also cancelled classes for Wednesday because of a power outage, and there’s also no school in Aurora and Verona.
Hours after storms brought up to 90 mile per hour winds and potential tornadoes to Springfield and the Ozarks, thousands of people remain in the dark Tuesday evening.
Springfield City Utilities crews are working around the clock in an emergency situation to get power restored to more than 40,000 customers.
Here’s the latest update in a news release from City Utilities:
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – City Utilities is working to restore power to roughly 41,000 customers after severe weather has caused significant damage across the service territory. As crews continue to assess the damage, customers should prepare for extended electric outages that may last for multiple days. For the latest information regarding electric outages, please refer to the City Utilities outage map.
All available resources have been mobilized to respond to this weather emergency. More than 60 contractors and lineworkers, along with 15 tree trimming crews, have responded to mutual aid requests from around the state. These crews are on-site and are actively assisting with power restoration efforts.
Customers who depend on critical medical equipment or medications should take steps now to prepare for the possibility of an extended power outage. We strongly encourage making alternative arrangements to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones. Your health and well-being are our highest priorities, and we’re working diligently to safely restore power as quickly as possible.
Downed power lines remain across the service area and present a significant safety hazard. If you encounter downed power lines, always assume they are energized. Stay far away and report them immediately by calling (417) 863-9000 or 911. This number is reserved for emergencies and downed line reports only.
If you are experiencing a power outage, please report it through the City Utilities MyAccount app, on our website at www.cityutilities.net, or by calling 888-863-9001. We encourage all customers with an electric outage to report it and not to assume we have record of your outage.
City Utilities remains committed to providing updates to our customers on restoration efforts. Updates will be provided through our social media channels, website, and through our local media partners. We appreciate your patience and support as we work to restore service across our community.