Summary
Severe storms just tore through Ellis County, causing tragic damage and loss of life. Stay alert for road closures and check in on official recovery resources as the community starts to clean up.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
Expect a major hit to the local budget as the city pivots to emergency cleanup and infrastructure repairs.
Emergency responders and local contractors will be at the forefront of the recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Residents who lost their homes or loved ones are facing the most devastating personal and financial consequences.
Mentions & discussions (9)
Evacuation order lifted as Alma Fire grows to 600 acres near Ennis, now 20% contained
Evacuation order lifted as Alma Fire grows to 600 acres near Ennis, now 20% contained WFAA
At least 1 dead, others injured after severe storms cause widespread damage, officials say
At least 1 dead, others injured after severe storms cause widespread damage, officials say WFAA
Storms leave trail of damage in east Hood County through Ellis County
Storms leave trail of damage in east Hood County through Ellis County NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Ennis brings in extra resources for total eclipse
Ennis brings in extra resources for total eclipse FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
Ellis County officials mulling disaster declaration ahead of total solar eclipse, but not rushing
Ellis County officials mulling disaster declaration ahead of total solar eclipse, but not rushing WFAA
Ellis County Reports 3rd Coronavirus-Related Death; 8 New Cases
Ellis County Reports 3rd Coronavirus-Related Death; 8 New Cases NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Officials Say Ellis County Dam Won't Break
Officials Say Ellis County Dam Won't Break CBS News
Friday fire in Ennis/Alma burns 600+ acres and prompts evacuation | Ellis County Press
ELLIS COUNTY – A grass fire in Ellis County near Ennis and Alma in the vicinity of FM 85 was reported contained by officials as of 11 p.m. Friday evening. The fire prompted mandatory evacuations of homes along FM 85, Walker Creek Road, Zmolek Road and Mach Road. The Cowboy Church in Alma was the evacuee designation during the evening. The Ennis Police Department, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, and the Department of Public Safety worked on the fire that by 5:30 p.m. had burned more than 75 acres.
Ellis County burn ban in effect | Ellis County Press
Ellis County Commissioner’s Court has enacted a 90-day burn ban effective as of July 21. The burn ban will be in effect until further notice. This includes all unincorporated areas of Ellis County. As a reminder, all outdoor burning is prohibited, including but not limited to brush piles, trash piles, and campfires. Exceptions are limited to activities exempted by state law. The ban is in effect due to dry conditions and increased fire danger.
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