(Danville, Va.) — Utility crews are making progress. Additional crews from Wilson, North Carolina have arrived to assist with power restoration. All substation feeder circuits are operational. The city now has about 1,500 customers remaining without power.

The feeder circuit serving the neighborhoods off South Main Street was re-energized this morning. Residents who live in this area but still do not have power should call the utilities outage number: (434) 773-8300.

Crews are working on Girard Street and other areas off North Main Street. They also will be working today in the Averett University area. In Pittsylvania County, crews are working on Whitmell School Road and Golf Club Road, and in the Cascade and Kentuck areas.

River Street was reopened to traffic late Saturday night. All major thoroughfares in the city are now open. Audubon Drive is closed at Apollo Avenue and will remain closed through the weekend.

For residents who pay the full refuse fee, Public Works is waiving restrictions for collection of tree limbs, brush and other storm debris. The restrictions waived include the volume and weight of debris and the size of the debris pile. Residents are asked to place the debris at the edge of their property line, but do not block sidewalks or allow the debris to extend into the roadway. Do not mix yard waste with other debris or garbage. Tree stumps and root balls are not collected. Public Works also is waiving restrictions for collection of flood-damaged furniture and household items. For small household items such as books, residents are asked to box or bag the items in order to allow for quicker collection.

Residents who do not pay the full refuse fee will need to use their private hauler.

Public Works continue to remove trees that are blocking streets. Contractors will repair larger damaged and washed areas. The city is also addressing the cleanup of mud along streets.