Derocho Aftermath and Resilience | Cincinnati News

A powerful derecho slammed into Cincinnati on August 11, unleashing hurricane-force winds that left tens of thousands without power and natural gas, forcing residents to battle sweltering heat while trying to preserve food and stay safe. Cleanup efforts are massive, with some like Ruby Bowen in East Price Hill finally seeing power restored — while others still wait. Amid the devastation, stories of resilience shine through: Linda Ackerman lost her property to a fallen tree but walked away unharmed, grateful for that. In Northern Kentucky, Madeline Queen’s farm stand was destroyed — a blow to her family’s livelihood — yet she’s already planning to reopen from her patio, determined to rebuild. The damage is real, but so is the community’s grit to rise again. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a70c9d284292b986