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Fannin County Storm Damage Update: Trees Down, Roofs Damaged, Power Outages

WFAAJuly 7, 20252 min513 views
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Storm Damage in Fannin County

  • ⚠️ Fannin County experienced significant storm damage, prompting the Office of Emergency Management in Bonham to advise residents to stay home.
  • 🏠 Businesses like a tax office and a local establishment had their roofs damaged, with debris including wood, insulation, and metal scattered across properties.
  • 🌳 Numerous trees were downed, blocking roadways and falling on vehicles and homes.

Infrastructure and Services Impacted

  • ⚡ Power outages affected between 1,000 and 2,000 customers, with crews working to restore electricity safely.
  • 📞 911 services were temporarily down but have since been restored.
  • 🏫 The elementary school in Bonham also sustained damage, with metal roofing materials being torn off and insulation found on the playground.

Cleanup and Recovery Efforts

  • 🛠️ Cleanup crews are working to clear debris from roadways and properties.
  • 🩹 A local business had to cover a recently replaced roof that was damaged again by the storms.
  • 🚨 Residents are urged to be cautious due to downed power lines posing a significant safety hazard.
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