Mebius: "Wessington Springs Is Comin' Back"

 

DSCF7435The second dark cloud of the week hung over Wessington Springs Sunday. This one too was taking the dreams, memories and securities of the Jerauld County town to the sky, in the form of smoke, rising from piles of debris that used to be homes and businesses. Mayor Melissa Mebius says her town has come a long way from last week…

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Mebius says power has been restored to most commercial entities…

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As a far as needs, Mebuis says they appreciate all the support…

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Another sign Wessington Springs is getting back to normal was spotted Sunday afternoon just yards away from the Emergency Operations Center, across the street at David Yost Field….

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Debris from the Prairie Lounge American Legion has  been removed. City crews are sweeping streets numerous times each day to cut down on punctured tires. Official say a number of vehicles are ending up with flat tires due to nails and sharp debris from tornado damage left in the street.