While the city continues to clean up from tornado damage, CWLP officials indicate that virtually every residence should have power today. If there are isolated instances where individual units do not have power, residents are asked to call CWLP at 789-2121 so that immediate repairs can be made.

"We appreciate the efforts of volunteers this weekend who helped clean up the neighborhoods that were devastated," Mayor Tim Davlin said. "The visiting utility workers, I-DOT employees, Corrections Department inmates, municipal workers and others who have helped haul away debris greatly assisted in getting our city closer to normal."

As clean up crews continue to remove debris, the City reminds workers to separate building materials from tree limbs and branches. Trees are transported to sites for recycling or to be burned. Building materials and other trash are transported to the Sangamon County Landfill. Separating the different items speeds the removal process.

The City faces another challenge in the coming hours. A storm that is predicted to dump up to eight inches of snow on Springfield tonight and tomorrow could cause additional problems. The City is asking residents who are in the tornado ravaged areas to consider moving into the shelter operated by the American Red Cross located at Lanphier High School.