Mayor Emanuel tours storm damage in Rogers Park. (Photo by Brooke Collins/City of Chicago)

Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Commissioner Charles Williams of the Department of Streets and Sanitation to tour storm damage in the 49th Ward following last week’s severe weather, which brought strong winds, lightning and hail.

“From constant communication to consistent coordination between city departments, Chicago has been responding to the aftermath of (the Aug. 2) storm with the full force of city resources to keep our residents safe, our street and sidewalks clear and our city on the move,” said Mayor Emanuel.

City departments are in the midst of coordinating a city-wide response, which began Aug. 2 after the end of the severe weather. The city used 39 pieces of heavy equipment, 14 semi-trucks and more than 150 crew members from DSS have been deployed to respond to the 853 tree emergencies throughout the city.

“I would like to thank the Mayor Emanuel, Commissioner Williams and all city workers who worked through the night to clear streets and power lines,” said Ald. Joseph A. Moore. “We know there’s more to do and appreciate their ongoing efforts. Special kudos to ward residents who came together yesterday to help clear the streets and sidewalks of downed limbs and debris.”

Residents are urged to report downed trees and/or downed wires by calling 311.

— Chicago crews working to clear roads and storm damaged areas —