Fort Gibson storm cleanup underway after destructive winds topple trees and power lines

A round of severe storms that swept through Green Country on Monday left a trail of damage in Fort Gibson, where residents are now beginning the long cleanup process.

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News On 6's Jonathan Polasek reports from the scene:

Which areas were hit the hardest?

Some parts of Fort Gibson looked like they hadn't been touched, but other parts weren’t as lucky.

Several homes and properties were damaged by strong winds. Trees were uprooted and fell onto houses, while power poles snapped, knocking out electricity to parts of the town.

What kind of damage was reported?

“I saw several huge trees uprooted and landing on houses,” Polasek reported. “Power lines and poles were snapped, leaving many without power today.”

One of the more personal losses came at Jeff Perry’s family farm, where a historic barn was heavily damaged.

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What does the barn mean to the Perry family?

“A lot of things pertaining to the family's history has occurred since 1978 in this barn,” said Jeff Perry.

“In fact, I got married inside this shop in 2016, so it's kind of heartfelt that now it's gone.”

Despite the emotional loss, Perry said he’s thankful no one was injured.

Are residents beginning cleanup efforts?

Perry said his family members were helping clean up all morning and afternoon.

The town says Fort Gibson’s brush lot will be closed, but residents are encouraged to cut up tree limbs and stack them at the curb. City crews will work through the week to remove the debris as quickly as possible.

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