Pottawatomie County officials provided an update Wednesday on the recovery effort in Westmoreland following last week’s tornado.
Public Information Officer Becky Ryan spoke about the county’s new landfill and recycling policy for those in Westmoreland.
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Ryan says residents can take their recycling to other nearby counties if needed, such as Nemaha and Riley County.
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Ryan also explains what residents can do with additional storm debris.
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The response from surrounding communities has been described as “overwhelming” by local officials.
Ryan says that the county is pretty well set on items available for those in need and that the community center remains open for those who need items.
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Ryan also describes the morale in Westmoreland by many to be “overwhelmed” but “focused on helping one another in the recovery effort.”
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Additional information can be found at pottcounty.org/tornado.
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