Recent Disaster Information
Information regarding the severe weather and tornadoes from April 26, 2024 in Polk County will be posted here as available. Please check back here for more information.
More information regarding road closures and debris removal information can be found at this website from Pleasant Hill.
2-1-1 is currently handling resource needs as well as resource offers for those in the areas of Pleasant Hill, Altoona, and unincorporated Polk County affected by Friday night's storm. Representatives with the United Way and 2-1-1 will help link offers with needs. Please do not self-report to the area.
Pleasant Hill Public Works is partnering with Polk County Public Works to collect storm debris starting the week of April 29. Collection efforts will likely be ongoing due to the storm's significant impact. Pleasant Hill and Polk County are asking for patience as the debris removal process begins.
- Debris should be cut to 6-feet in length
- Debris should by placed between the curb and sidewalk and parallel to the street
- Only tree and vegetation debris will be picked up by the City and Polk County. Therefore tree and vegetation debris will need to be separated from any other types of debris
Financial donations are the best way to help and can be made through the Disaster Recovery Fund. Material donations are not requested at this time. More information on the Disaster Recovery Fund and the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines can be found here.
At this time volunteers are not requested in the area, especially as power restoration is ongoing. Future volunteer opportunities are expected. Registering with Volunteer Iowa is the best way to get involved.
Press Release: 4-27-2024 Polk County Responds To Tornado Damage
