
Hailstorm Aftermath Cleared Fast
The Challenge
After the 2007 hailstorm slammed Belton, shattered shingles and splintered wood cluttered downtown yards and sidewalks. The air smelled sharply of wet insulation and torn drywall. With city cleanup deadlines looming and driveways blocked by debris, residents worried about fines or missed insurance inspections. One homeowner described dragging warped siding to the curb only to realize it barely made a dent in the pile.
The Result
We rolled out extra 20-yard containers the morning after the storm hit, prioritizing downtown blocks first. Our crew used compact roll-offs that fit tight alleys without blocking traffic. Within two days, over 40 tons of storm waste had been hauled from downtown properties. Homeowners met insurance adjusters with clean lots and zero citations.
They dropped off the bin before noon and hauled it full by dusk—I finally breathed easy.
Marta Ellison
