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Stations set up throughout weekend.

MAUMELLE, AR -- A special piece of equipment began work Sunday in Maumelle as part of the effort restore power lines knocked down by strong storms that hit last week.

It's a treasure hunt on the Thornton family property -- helping them to piece their puzzle back together that was thrown apart Monday night by strong winds.

The National Weather Service reports that damage from 4 tornadoes were found in Arkansas related to Tuesday’s storms.

Temporary drop-off locations for storm debris in Little Rock are now closed.

Mayor Stodola says 22,000 tons of storm debris is now mulch thanks to the hard work of the Public Works Department and federal funding that helped pay for the clean up efforts.

Seven counties in Arkansas have been declared a federal disaster area by the federal government and are now eligible for funds to help with the cleanup associated with the Christmas Day Storm.

FEMA estimates the Christmas Day Storm created 44 million pounds of debris in Little Rock. The city expects to be able to remove all of it by sometime in July.

Comcast says customers who lost service in the Christmas Day Storm should have it restored in the coming days.

Saturday, volunteers helped neighbors clean up in Shannon Hills after the Christmas storm.

One Little Rock family has lost power for a third time since the Christmas Day storm.

The City of Little Rock has 19,000 tons of debris from the Christmas Day Storm left to clean up. Mayor Mark Stodola says 19 public works crews are working 10-hour days, 6 days a week to clean up the mess.

Governor Mike Beebe has sent a letter to President Obama requesting a major disaster declaration in relation to the Christmas Day Storm.

Federal Emergency Management Administration crews are on the ground in Arkansas, ready to survey damage from the winter storm.

Thousands of people in Arkansas are still without power. Many Arkansans are cleaning up storm debris and making repairs after strong storms swept through the State Friday night and early Saturday morning.

Today marks the one year anniversary of deadly storms that killed four people in Vilonia and another person just outside the city. The Vilonia disaster recovery alliance says the city is about 95% back to pre-storm conditions.

A storm that damaged several buildings and caused one minor injury in Fulton County Sunday was not caused by a tornado.

The American Red Cross is opening four emergency shelters for those who lost power in the Christmas snowstorm.

The church stood for more than 150 years, a century and a half.

Sometimes it takes a lot to get your power back after a storm.

A slow moving storm system brings flooding rains to Arkansas.

Whether you live in a house or a mobile home park, emergency crews always say having a plan can save your life.

The National Weather Service says that this November has been the wettest November on record.

Lightning is the suspected cause of a fire that damaged a duplex in North Little Rock Wednesday evening.

Crews are on standby for when the power goes out, so people might also want to make sure to have a few tools and supplies on hand to get through the storm.

Forget the alarm clocks Monday morning. Chainsaws woke up residents, thanks to neighbors who waited for daylight to begin cleaning up.

Benton Police say 60-year-old Lloyd Standridge died when a tree fell through his home early Wednesday morning.

The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department warns drivers: don't go out Tuesday night if you don't have to.

Emergency crews recommend having a plan in place to stay safe when severe weather strikes.

Severe thunderstorms knocked a tree onto a highway but otherwise left no damage or injuries as they rolled across parts of western Arkansas.