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Tulsa crews begin cleanup following July 14 storms; work to last 45 to 60 days

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TULSA -- City crews went street by street picking up piles of limbs and other debris blown down by the wind and storms that rolled through Tulsa two weeks ago.

The special green waste collection is happening for the next 45 to 60 days. The extensive cleanup project is expected take so long due to the more than 50 square miles impacted by the storms.

The mayor;s office asked for additional finding to help cover the pickup effort. City leaders say crews will work six days a week until all the branches and debris are gone.

The crews began their work at 41st and Riverside Monday morning and will work their way south.

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