SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — City crews and emergency personnel began cleanup operations Monday after a powerful storm brought hail, heavy rain and damaging winds to the Scottsbluff area Sunday evening.

Reports of downed power lines, broken tree limbs and damaged sheds began flooding into the Scotts Bluff County Communications Center around 5:50 p.m. Sunday. Emergency Manager Rob Crowder said no injuries had been reported as of 6:49 p.m. Sunday.

Officials urged residents to stay away from downed power lines and only call 911 for life-threatening emergencies, fires or hazardous conditions involving electrical infrastructure.

The storm, which produced hail from Iliff, Colorado, to Sidney, left behind widespread yard debris throughout Scottsbluff. City staff assessed damage and coordinated cleanup efforts across neighborhoods on Monday.

Residents were asked to place yard waste in their green containers first, then use biodegradable paper yard waste bags if additional disposal is needed. Tree limbs should be cut to no more than five feet in length and stacked at the curb for pickup. City crews will spend the first part of the week collecting debris.

Larger tree limbs and brush can be hauled to the Scottsbluff Tree Dump during regular hours. However, city officials emphasized they will not enter private property to remove fallen trees or branches.

Cleanup efforts should be completed by Wednesday, according to city officials. Additional details about tree dump hours and guidelines can be found on the City of Scottsbluff website.