Most of the condos evacuated because of storm ready for residents again

By ROCHEL LEAH GOLDBLATT LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

11 years ago

Uprooted trees are seen at the Atrium Gardens condominium complex, located near Washington Avenue and Pecos Road in Las Vegas on Monday.

A car damaged by a fallen tree is seen at the Atrium Gardens condominium complex, located near Washington Avenue and Pecos Road in Las Vegas on Monday. High winds and thunderstorms over the weekend caused trees to uproot, damaging power lines, gas lines as well as homes and cars in the community.

A damaged gas meter is seen by an uprooted tree at the Atrium Gardens condominium complex, located near Washington Avenue and Pecos Road in Las Vegas on Monday.

Clean up crews survey the debris and damage Atrium Gardens condominium complex, located near Washington Avenue and Pecos Road in Las Vegas on Monday.

Cleanup goes on at the Atrium Gardens condominium complex, located near Washington Avenue and Pecos Road in Las Vegas on Monday.

The Atrium Condominium complex is open again after a severe thunderstorm Friday night sent trees into homes and broke gas lines.

There are 35 buildings in the community near Pecos Road and Washington Avenue, and 25 of them are ready for residents to move back in by Wednesday evening, according to city official Jace Radke.

The other 10 structures suffered the heaviest damage from the storm. They still have no power or gas, and many need contractor work.

NV Energy, Southwest Gas, the homeowner’s association and condo management will continue working with CLV Building and Safety to get the last of the residences recovered from the storm.

Contact Rochel Leah Goldblatt at rgoldblatt@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381.