Sunday, May 18

9:30 am: Good morning. Please remain aware of damaged, hanging branches. Our crews are working to prioritize and remove hazards as quickly as possible. We will continue to share updates as they are available.

Hazards may include: low or damaged power lines, hanging branches, and debris or branches caught in higher limbs.

Continue to use caution and avoid all unnecessary travel to and around impacted areas – for your safety, please be sure to look UP for potential hazards in addition to being aware of what’s on the ground. 

We are aware that some homes remain without power. Ameren is working to restore service in our community as quickly as possible. For the most current updates, please refer to Ameren’s online outage map at https://outagemap.ameren.com/external/default.html.

Saturday, May 17 

11:00 am: Good morning. Recovery efforts are underway again this morning. We are hard at work clearing downed trees and overhead hazards and widening road accessibility for public right of way and emergency vehicle access. This will continue to be our top priority through the weekend.

Dumpsters have been distributed around the community to aid in residential cleanup. These dumpsters are for residential yard waste ONLY—no trash or contractor waste. Please be respectful of your neighbors in this regard. We will be coordinating with Republic for additional trash pickup, please stay tuned.

The dumpsters are located: 

• 700 Block of Langton

• 744 Block of Francis

• 900 Block of S Central

• 800 Block of  S Central

• 600 Block of S Central

• 7500 Block of Wydown (north side of median)

• 7400 Block of Wydown (north side)

• 7200 Block of Wydown  (north side)

• 7100 Block of Wydown (north side)

• 7000 Block of Wydown  (north side) (just west of Big Bend)

• 6400 Block of Wydown  (north side)

• 6300 Block of Wydown (north side)

• 100 Block of Aberdeen

• 100 Block of Arundel

• 800 Block of DeMun

• 900 Block of DeMun

• Crestwood & Hillvale

• Polo near Hanley Rd

For public safety, please refrain from unnecessary outdoor activity around Clayton in storm-damaged areas. 

This includes walking, jogging, and cycling. Clayton parks, except Oak Knoll Park, have been evaluated and deemed safe for outdoor recreational activities. We will continue to limit pedestrian walkways along Wydown for the safety of our residents and working crews. 

Areas impacted by last night’s storm remain limited to local traffic only.

We are aware of solicitors in the area pitching insurance or cleanup services. They are not affiliated with the City of Clayton. Before taking any independent cleanup action, residents should contact their insurance carriers or licensed, reputable contractors for tree removal and additional services as needed. 

If a city street tree (a tree located between the sidewalk and the street) has impacted your private property, please contact your insurance carrier or a licensed, reputable contractor for removal.

Friday, May 16

9:30 pm: Emergency services will continue to be available throughout the night, and Clayton police officers will continue regular patrols for public safety. Recovery crews are pausing for the evening. Efforts will resume in the morning. Emergency services have evaluated buildings in damaged areas and evacuated those deemed unsafe. Please continue to use good judgment and avoid damaged power lines and fallen trees. Do not attempt to clear debris or explore the impacted areas.

8:30 pm: Please be advised: The area impacted by the storm has been expanded based on calls for assistance. Please review the new map below. The area impacted is bordered by S. Brentwood Road to the West and Skinker to the East, Forsyth to the North, and Clayton Road to the South. For everyone’s safety and to support the recovery efforts, we strongly advise individuals to refrain from visiting the areas within the red-shaded zone. Roadways in this area will be restricted.