Debris Out Front, view from the street

Debris Out Front, view from the street
Originally uploaded by Papa, aka Don

On returning from our travels, we encountered the results of a massive midwestern ice storm. Trees all over town were damaged or destroyed, and almost all lost limbs, in some cases many limbs. Our oak tree, which was very large, suffered the most on our property. This photo is one shot of the debris that was piled up out front by a man we hired to help with the cleanup. Almost every house on the street has a similar pile. FEMA is directing a large operation to pick up and haul away the debris, but it may take weeks or longer to collect it all.