Some of the worst-hit areas of town, like Surrey Drive and Berkshire Drive, received power Saturday, said OMU spokesman Jody Wassmer. But restoring power to Tamarack Park and Apollo Heights where OMU lines were obliterated can't begin until Monday. About 44 people remain at the American Red Cross shelter set up at the Owensboro Sportscenter, said Red Cross volunteer Ed West. Most of the needs at the shelter are being met thanks to the generosity of others, he said. Damage estimates have not changed, with more than 100 homes destroyed and more than 2,000 dwellings damaged.
Estimates have yet to be made on private property damage.
As of Saturday, the city estimated that just 5 percent of the debris left in the tornado's wake has been cleaned up. Meanwhile, people are volunteering to help with the cleanup in such numbers that agencies are having a hard time handling them. Dan Douglas, executive director of the Volunteer Center, said about 600 volunteers showed up at the Airport Fire Station on Saturday morning alone to help out, he said. But it's too much of a good thing right now. We have to coordinate the efforts.