Not a lot of new information. We are still waiting for the property owner’s insurance company to determine coverage and may not hear more until tomorrow.
However, the city council will consider action at tonight’s meeting to begin stabilizing and removal if we do not get a timely answer. The city contacted Nuemann Brothers, Inc., and they provided a plan for stabilization/removal. It therefore is possible the city may have to begin this process within the next 48 hours.
Not only is Ashland Avenue closed, but there are businesses that are still not open due to concern about further collapse. The city simply cannot take the risk of anyone getting hurt.
The city is taking every action necessary to get the square back to normal (as possible), that it can. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
