A tree misses emus at a farm in Marion County. (Photo: Brianna Lee Òˆsthed)
Hurricane Debby left a wake of damage in Marion County on Monday, with reports of trees falling on homes, roadways, a Coca-Cola semi-truck, cars, power lines, and even an emu farm.
Throughout the day, readers and local organizations shared photos showing the damage in Marion County caused by Tropical Storm Debby.
These 40 photos illustrate the day:
Tree falls onto semi truck at SE 17th Street (Photo: Ocala Fire Rescue)Tree destroys Coca-Cola truck at SE 17th Street in Ocala. (Photo: Ocala Fire Rescue)Tree blocking eastbound traffic on SE 17th Street (Photo: Ocala Fire Rescue)Flooding at Tuscawilla Park (Photo: Ocala Fire Rescue)Ocala Fire Rescue responding to SE 17th Street accident Ocala Fire RescueFlooded roadway at Tuscawilla Park in Ocala. (Photo: Ocala Fire Rescue)Road closure on East Fort King Street due to a downed tree (Photo: Ocala Fire Rescue)Road closure on East Fort King Street due to a downed tree (Photo: Ocala Fire Rescue)Downed tree near SE 31st Street in Ocala (Photo: Ocala Fire Rescue)Downed tree and powerline near NE 10th St and NE 12th Avenue (Photo: Ocala Fire Rescue)Flooded roadway(Photo: Nancy Rivers)Tree on top of car in Marion County (Photo: Trystal Smith)Downed tree in Ocala (Photo: Angela Lynne)Downed tree in Marion County (Photo: Brett Michael)Tree broken in Marion County (Photo: Brett Michael)Tree on top of home in Dogwood AcresDowned power lines at NE 5th St and NE 17th AvenueOcala Electric Utility trucks working to restore power. (Photo: Ocala Electric Utility)A tree misses emus at a farm in Marion County. (Photo: Brianna Lee Òˆsthed)Tree down in Marion County (Photo: Amanda Cachat)Tree on car at SE 8th Street near Oak LeafA tree fell on top of a home and power lines in Dogwood Acres. (Photo: Ocala Electric Utility)Downed power lines at NE 5th St and NE 17th Avenue. (Photo: Ocala Electric Utility)Ocala Electric Utility works to restore power after a tree fell in the 1900 block of 14th Avenue in Ocala. (Photo: Ocala Electric Utility)Tree on car along SE 8th Street in Ocala – Concepcion Arocho Trees on power lines at SW 26th St and SW 7th Ave. (Photo: Ocala Electric Utility)Trees downed in Ocklawaha – Debbie Odom FoxTree through a fence in Marion County – Traci PoppTree falls on top of power lines in the 2100 block of East Silver Springs Blvd – Ocala Electric UtilityTree downed in Marion County – Sarah CarrollTree downed in Ocala – Mary HardisonFlooded roadway in Ocala – Janice LoveDowned tree on NE 4th Street in Ocala – Donovan PierceDowned tree in Anthony- Deborah Roberts BjelkeDowned tree at Oak Run – Wendy SchneiderDowned tree at Hwy 316 and US 27 – Amanda BarrettTree downed on power lines near Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary School in Ocala. (Photo: Ocala Electric Utility)Ocala Electric Utility crews work to fix power lines damaged by downed trees in the wake of Hurricane Debby. (Photo: Ocala Electric Utility)Power lines downed at intersection of NE 14th St and NE 23rd Ave in Ocala. (Photo: Ocala Electric Utility)A tree on the power lines along SW 5th Street in Ocala. (Photo: Ocala Electric Utility)
City officials, emergency workers, and utility employees are still working through rainy, windy conditions to restore power across the area.
As of 6:30 p.m., there are still at least 10,000 customers without power in Marion County, including over 1,000 customers of Ocala Electric Utility.
To report a power outage, call one of the following numbers:
Ocala Electric Utility – 352-351-6666
Duke Energy – 800-228-8485
SECO – 352-237-4107
Clay Electric – 888-434-9844
Withlacoochee River Electric – 352-795-4382
If your property has sustained damage due to Hurricane Debby, residents are encouraged to take photographs and document the damage as safely as possible. Make emergency repairs such as covering broken windows and damaged roofs and, if the home is uninhabitable, seek safe lodging elsewhere. To report damage to the Marion County Property Appraiser, file a report at the Marion County Property Appraiser Damage Assessment website or call 352-368-8300.
